Aerospace Engineer salary in Santa Cruz, CA
Based on 18 certified H-1B filings in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA metro area, FY2025–FY2026.
Median salary$174,750
Middle 50%$156.3k–$189k
vs. national median+34%comparison median $130,562
Filings18FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $136,098 |
| 25th | $156,342 |
| 50th (median) | $174,750 |
| 75th | $188,975 |
| 90th | $198,100 |
Cost of living
Santa Cruz's median Aerospace Engineer salary of $174,750 is worth about $159,000 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Santa Cruz = 109.9).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Joby Aero | $174,750 | 18 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 7 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 7 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 3 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.