Computer Systems Analysts Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $124,090 +19.6% vs national
Median hourly $59.66
10th percentile $78,570
90th percentile $175,970
Employed locally 650
National median $103,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,570
    25th
    $99,190
    50th (median)
    $124,090
    75th
    $149,750
    90th
    $175,970

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Systems Analysts salary vs area income 129% Median Computer Systems Analysts salary is 29% above 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $123,550
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $123,430

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $163,020
    Computer User Support Specialists $78,260
    Computer Occupations, All Other $125,090
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $105,820
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $100,130
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $101,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Santa Maria, CA is $59.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Systems Analysts salary in Santa Maria, CA is 19.6% 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 Maria?

    Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $78,570 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,190.