Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Median annual salary $195,970 +53.6% vs national
Median hourly $94.22
10th percentile $78,820
90th percentile —
Employed locally 30
National median $127,590

Compare Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Santa Cruz, CA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
in
Santa Cruz, CA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,820
    25th
    $109,200
    50th (median)
    $195,970
    75th
    $198,500

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary vs area income 179% Median Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary is 79% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $185,200
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $179,050
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $169,090
    District of Columbia $161,570
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,180
    New Jersey $155,860

    Nearby metros — Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $185,200
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $179,050
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,180
    California $154,670
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $153,110
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $143,790

    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
    Electrical Engineers $127,050
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electronics Engineers, Except Computer make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Santa Cruz, CA is $94.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $147.75 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salaries?

    The median Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 53.6% above the national median of $127,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (10th percentile) earn around $78,820 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $109,200.