Electrical Engineers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Median annual salary $127,050 +13.5% vs national
Median hourly $61.08
10th percentile $81,250
90th percentile $178,590
Employed locally 120
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,250
    25th
    $100,160
    50th (median)
    $127,050
    75th
    $155,940
    90th
    $178,590

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 116% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 16% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Nearby metros — Electrical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670
    California $140,360
    Vallejo, CA $139,840
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $134,900

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $129,190
    Civil Engineers $116,440
    Engineers, All Other $129,480
    Industrial Engineers $111,970
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,310
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $98,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Santa Cruz, CA is $61.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $97.99 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 13.5% above the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electrical Engineers in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $81,250 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,160.