Engineers, All Other Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Median annual salary $129,480 +10% vs national
Median hourly $62.25
10th percentile $87,740
90th percentile $201,550
Employed locally 160
National median $117,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $87,740
    25th
    $111,800
    50th (median)
    $129,480
    75th
    $161,890
    90th
    $201,550

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Engineers, All Other salary vs area income 118% Median Engineers, All Other salary is 18% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Engineers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $163,260
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $162,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $157,770
    Lexington Park, MD $157,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,140

    Nearby metros — Engineers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $157,770
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,140
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $142,400
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $132,840
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $130,550
    California $128,830

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $129,190
    Civil Engineers $116,440
    Industrial Engineers $111,970
    Electrical Engineers $127,050
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,310
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $98,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Engineers, All Other make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Engineers, All Other in Santa Cruz, CA is $62.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.70 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Engineers, All Other salaries?

    The median Engineers, All Other salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 10% above the national median of $117,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Engineers, All Other in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Engineers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $87,740 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $111,800.