Management Analysts Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Median annual salary $101,930 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $49.00
10th percentile $61,970
90th percentile $176,190
Employed locally 570
National median $101,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,970
    25th
    $77,060
    50th (median)
    $101,930
    75th
    $132,500
    90th
    $176,190

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Management Analysts salary vs area income 93% Median Management Analysts salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Management Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Greeley, CO $157,440
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $141,150
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $134,580
    Massachusetts $131,840
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $129,900
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,120

    Nearby metros — Management Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $141,150
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $134,580
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,120
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $120,140
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $107,470
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $102,730

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $83,070
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $78,770
    Project Management Specialists $102,160
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $76,440
    Human Resources Specialists $81,280
    Training and Development Specialists $66,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Management Analysts make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Management Analysts in Santa Cruz, CA is $49.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.10 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Management Analysts salaries?

    The median Management Analysts salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 0.7% above the national median of $101,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Management Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $61,970 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,060.