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Computer Systems Analysts salary
in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Computer Systems Analysts in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA metro earn a median of $124,450 a year, based on BLS estimates for 490 jobs (May 2025). That is 18% above the U.S. median of $105,850 and 3% below the CA statewide median of $127,720. It ranks #13 of 211 metros with published figures for this job.

COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYSTS · SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA · BLS
BLS OEWS MAY 2025 · SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$81,960P25$100,130MEDIAN$124,450P75$139,540P90$164,660
BLS · UNITED STATES
P10$67,340P25$82,860MEDIAN$105,850P75$134,110P90$167,710
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What is the average Computer Systems Analysts salary in Santa Cruz?

The BLS median is $124,450 a year (May 2025). Half of the 490 jobs pay between $100,130 and $139,540. The 10th percentile is $81,960 and the 90th is $164,660.

Is Santa Cruz a high-paying metro for Computer Systems Analysts?

That is 18% above the U.S. median of $105,850 and 3% below the CA statewide median of $127,720. It ranks #13 of 211 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.

Does this include experience levels?

BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).

Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.