Web and Digital Interface Designers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Median annual salary $77,060 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.05
10th percentile $34,750
90th percentile $132,850
Employed locally 60
National median $98,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,750
    25th
    $47,440
    50th (median)
    $77,060
    75th
    $115,250
    90th
    $132,850

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Web and Digital Interface Designers salary vs area income 71% Median Web and Digital Interface Designers salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Web and Digital Interface Designers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $178,100
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,980
    Binghamton, NY $136,760
    Boulder, CO $134,360
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $132,310
    California $130,240

    Nearby metros — Web and Digital Interface Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $178,100
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,980
    California $130,240
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $114,400
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $108,300
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $103,610

    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 Web and Digital Interface Designers make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Web and Digital Interface Designers in Santa Cruz, CA is $37.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.59 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Web and Digital Interface Designers salaries?

    The median Web and Digital Interface Designers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 21.4% below the national median of $98,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Web and Digital Interface Designers in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Web and Digital Interface Designers (10th percentile) earn around $34,750 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,440.