Computer User Support Specialists Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Median annual salary $73,410 +21.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.29
10th percentile $49,630
90th percentile $108,040
Employed locally 210
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,630
    25th
    $60,610
    50th (median)
    $73,410
    75th
    $88,910
    90th
    $108,040

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer User Support Specialists salary vs area income 67% Median Computer User Support Specialists salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer User Support Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,430
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,010
    Carson City, NV $84,280
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,930
    Vallejo, CA $79,780
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,260

    Nearby metros — Computer User Support Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,430
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,010
    Carson City, NV $84,280
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,930
    Vallejo, CA $79,780
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,260

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $138,740
    Computer Systems Analysts $108,700
    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 User Support Specialists make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Santa Cruz, CA is $35.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer User Support Specialists salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 21.7% above the national median of $60,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Computer User Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,630 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,610.