Information Security Analysts Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Median annual salary $93,580 -25.1% vs national
Median hourly $44.99
10th percentile $60,970
90th percentile $162,140
Employed locally 50
National median $124,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,970
    25th
    $60,970
    50th (median)
    $93,580
    75th
    $136,920
    90th
    $162,140

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Information Security Analysts salary vs area income 86% Median Information Security Analysts salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Information Security Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $175,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $168,160
    Boulder, CO $156,410
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $154,340
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $152,660
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $148,640

    Nearby metros — Information Security Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $175,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $168,160
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $148,640
    California $140,660
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $133,100
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $133,000

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $138,740
    Computer Systems Analysts $108,700
    Computer User Support Specialists $73,410
    Computer Occupations, All Other $104,800
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $108,000
    Data Scientists $116,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Information Security Analysts make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Information Security Analysts in Santa Cruz, CA is $44.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.95 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Information Security Analysts salaries?

    The median Information Security Analysts salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 25.1% below the national median of $124,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Information Security Analysts in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Information Security Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $60,970 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,970.