Web Developers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Median annual salary $99,900 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $48.03
10th percentile $34,750
90th percentile $132,810
Employed locally 50
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,750
    25th
    $54,880
    50th (median)
    $99,900
    75th
    $123,040
    90th
    $132,810

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 91% Median Web Developers salary is 9% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Web Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,490
    Rochester, MN $127,700
    Columbia, SC $126,380
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $126,040
    Vallejo, CA $123,370

    Nearby metros — Web Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,490
    Vallejo, CA $123,370
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $117,560
    California $117,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $115,730

    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 Developers make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in Santa Cruz, CA is $48.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.79 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 9.9% above the national median of $90,930. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Web Developers in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Web Developers (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 $54,880.