CA · Palo Alto · Updated October 15, 2026

EHR / Epic Analyst jobs in Palo Alto, CA

EHR / Epic Analysts in the Palo Alto area earn a median of $77.31 per hour, about $160,800 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $59.54 and $93.61. That ranks 1st of 355 U.S. metro areas for EHR / Epic Analyst pay, and 1st of 319 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Palo Alto and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Palo Alto and what they pay.

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EHR / Epic Analyst pay in Palo Alto, CA

The metro median is 26% above the California statewide median of $61.37 per hour. Nationally the median is $49.90 per hour. BLS counts about 8,510 computer systems analysts employed in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area, 7.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.32).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$40.72$84,70018% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$59.54$123,84019% above U.S. median
Median$77.31$160,80055% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$93.61$194,71088% above U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+130% above U.S. median

How Palo Alto ranks

  • 1st of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 1st of 319 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 24 California metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for EHR / Epic Analyst. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Computer Systems Analysts.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211), all industries. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Palo Alto

  • Overall prices in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara run 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 112% above the U.S. average (index 211.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $77.31 median hour buys what $70.01 buys at the national price level, 40% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Palo Alto paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,783
  • Per year: $139,158
  • Per month: $11,596

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Hospitals in Palo Alto

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Palo Alto.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Palo Alto Va Medical Center
Palo Alto, CA
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hsp At Stanford
Palo Alto, CA
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

EHR / Epic Analyst pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Mountain View, CA4 mi$77.31/hr87,316
Sunnyvale, CA6 mi$77.31/hr156,792
Redwood City, CA9 mi$69.92/hr82,982
Fremont, CA13 mi$69.92/hr228,192
San Mateo, CA15 mi$69.92/hr103,006
Union City, CA16 mi$69.92/hr66,196

EHR / Epic Analyst jobs in California · EHR / Epic Analyst jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in California

EHR analysts build, test and support Epic modules used by clinicians and staff.

  • Epic certification in the relevant module
  • Clinical or operational experience in the area supported
  • Analytical and project support skills

California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do EHR / Epic Analysts make in Palo Alto, CA?

EHR / Epic Analysts in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area have a median pay of $77.31 per hour, about $160,800 a year. The middle half earn between $59.54 and $93.61 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Palo Alto a good place for EHR / Epic Analysts once cost of living is counted?

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara ranks 1st of 319 metro areas for EHR / Epic Analyst pay after adjusting for local prices, and 1st of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring EHR / Epic Analysts in Palo Alto?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Palo Alto.

Do I need a California license to work in Palo Alto as an EHR / Epic Analyst?

Epic certification in the relevant module. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Central Maine Healthcare CorporationOntario, CA · 5 postings$46.90/ hr$34–$60
  • CommonSpirit HealthCHICAGO, IL · 1 posting$53.61/ hr$43–$64
  • Sentara HealthcareVirginia Beach, VA · 1 posting$53.16/ hr$43–$63
  • UMass Memorial Health CareWorcester, MA · 2 postings$52.13/ hr$35–$72

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2What they are offering now

Low$34Median$46.90High$77

8 Epic Analyst postings with published pay in California, 8 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 8 Epic Analyst roles

  1. Sr. Epic Analyst - RadiantPermanent
    $115k–$166k/ year
    MemorialCare · Fountain Valley, CA · posted 2 days ago
  2. EHR Application Analyst - EPIC (Optime)Permanent
    $70k–$125k/ year
    Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Ontario, CA · posted 2 days ago

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