Computer Systems Analysts Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Median annual salary $108,700 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $52.26
10th percentile $73,980
90th percentile $152,070
Employed locally 290
National median $103,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,980
    25th
    $86,020
    50th (median)
    $108,700
    75th
    $132,810
    90th
    $152,070

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Systems Analysts salary vs area income 99% Median Computer Systems Analysts salary is 1% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Systems Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $160,800
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,440
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $139,860
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $132,580
    Boulder, CO $132,290
    California $127,660

    Nearby metros — Computer Systems Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $160,800
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,440
    California $127,660
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $126,520
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $124,090
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $123,550

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $138,740
    Computer User Support Specialists $73,410
    Computer Occupations, All Other $104,800
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $108,000
    Data Scientists $116,480
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $106,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Systems Analysts make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Santa Cruz, CA is $52.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.16 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Computer Systems Analysts salaries?

    The median Computer Systems Analysts salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 4.7% above the national median of $103,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Systems Analysts in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $73,980 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,020.