CA · Santa Barbara · Updated October 15, 2026

EHR / Epic Analyst jobs in Santa Barbara, CA

Pay for EHR / Epic Analysts in the Santa Barbara area centers on $59.66 per hour, or about $124,090 a year. The lower quarter earns under $47.69 and the upper quarter over $71.99. That ranks 12th of 355 U.S. metro areas for EHR / Epic Analyst pay, and 27th of 319 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Santa Barbara. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Santa Barbara.

EHR / Epic Analyst pay in Santa Barbara, CA

The metro median is 3% below the California statewide median of $61.37 per hour. Nationally the median is $49.90 per hour. BLS counts about 650 computer systems analysts employed in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara metro area, 3.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.99).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.77$78,56024% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$47.69$99,2004% below U.S. median
Median$59.66$124,09020% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$71.99$149,74044% above U.S. median
Top 10%$84.60$175,97070% above U.S. median

How Santa Barbara ranks

  • 12th of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 27th of 319 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th 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. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Santa Barbara

  • Overall prices in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara run 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $59.66 median hour buys what $54.84 buys at the national price level, 10% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$2,148
  • Per year: $107,388
  • Per month: $8,949

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Open EHR / Epic Analyst roles in California

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Santa Barbara as they open.

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Sr. Epic Analyst - Radiant

MemorialCare · Fountain Valley, CA

$115k–$166k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 101586018544
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Hospitals in Santa Barbara

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Santa Barbara.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
Santa Barbara, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Santa Barbara, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Santa Barbara County Psychiatric Health Facility
Santa Barbara, CA
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot 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
San Buenaventura, CA28 mi$59.34/hr109,831
Oxnard, CA32 mi$59.34/hr200,616
Camarillo, CA41 mi$59.34/hr69,881
Thousand Oaks, CA50 mi$59.34/hr124,229
Santa Maria, CA55 mi$59.66/hr111,346
Simi Valley, CA56 mi$59.34/hr125,778

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 Santa Barbara, CA?

EHR / Epic Analysts in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara metro area have a median pay of $59.66 per hour, about $124,090 a year. The middle half earn between $47.69 and $71.99 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Santa Maria-Santa Barbara ranks 27th of 319 metro areas for EHR / Epic Analyst pay after adjusting for local prices, and 12th of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% above the U.S. average.

Where do EHR / Epic Analysts work in Santa Barbara?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Santa Barbara, led by Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a California license to work in Santa Barbara 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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