Computer Network Architects Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $98,000 -24.8% vs national
Median hourly $47.11
10th percentile $67,310
90th percentile $176,620
Employed locally 90
National median $130,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,310
    25th
    $80,770
    50th (median)
    $98,000
    75th
    $135,000
    90th
    $176,620

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Architects salary vs area income 90% Median Computer Network Architects salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Network Architects

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $174,120
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $172,280
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $166,880
    Rochester, MN $163,920
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $163,570
    Boulder, CO $162,320

    Nearby metros — Computer Network Architects salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $174,120
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $155,480
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $141,020
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $140,760
    California $138,350
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $137,910

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $138,740
    Computer Systems Analysts $108,700
    Computer User Support Specialists $73,410
    Computer Occupations, All Other $104,800
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $108,000
    Data Scientists $116,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Network Architects make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Architects in Santa Cruz, CA is $47.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.91 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Computer Network Architects salaries?

    The median Computer Network Architects salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 24.8% below the national median of $130,390. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Network Architects in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Computer Network Architects (10th percentile) earn around $67,310 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,770.