Financial and Investment Analysts Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Median annual salary $83,490 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $40.14
10th percentile $66,870
90th percentile $134,310
Employed locally 160
National median $101,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,870
    25th
    $73,410
    50th (median)
    $83,490
    75th
    $106,320
    90th
    $134,310

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial and Investment Analysts salary vs area income 76% Median Financial and Investment Analysts salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Financial and Investment Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $213,940
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $213,940
    Wyoming $213,940
    Cheyenne, WY $158,400
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $149,480
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $146,540

    Nearby metros — Financial and Investment Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,470
    California $111,100
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $110,450
    Salinas, CA $107,570
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $104,610

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $83,070
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $78,770
    Management Analysts $101,930
    Project Management Specialists $102,160
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $76,440
    Human Resources Specialists $81,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial and Investment Analysts make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Financial and Investment Analysts in Santa Cruz, CA is $40.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.50 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Financial and Investment Analysts salaries?

    The median Financial and Investment Analysts salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 17.6% below the national median of $101,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Financial and Investment Analysts in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Financial and Investment Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $66,870 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,410.