Computer Network Support Specialists Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Median annual salary $80,490 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.70
10th percentile $58,340
90th percentile $125,740
Employed locally 50
National median $73,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,340
    25th
    $73,440
    50th (median)
    $80,490
    75th
    $105,490
    90th
    $125,740

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Support Specialists salary vs area income 74% Median Computer Network Support Specialists salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Network Support Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $114,630
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $104,130
    Maryland $99,780
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,670
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $97,200

    Nearby metros — Computer Network Support Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,670
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,490
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $86,290
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $85,860
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $83,760
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $80,430

    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 Support Specialists make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Santa Cruz, CA is $38.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Support Specialists salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 9.7% above the national median of $73,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Computer Network Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $58,340 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,440.