CA · Santa Cruz · Updated October 15, 2026

EHR / Epic Analyst jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

Pay for EHR / Epic Analysts in the Santa Cruz area centers on $52.26 per hour, or about $108,700 a year. The lower quarter earns under $41.35 and the upper quarter over $63.85. That ranks 42nd of 355 U.S. metro areas for EHR / Epic Analyst pay, and 160th of 319 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Santa Cruz. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Santa Cruz.

EHR / Epic Analyst pay in Santa Cruz, CA

The metro median is 15% below the California statewide median of $61.37 per hour. Nationally the median is $49.90 per hour. BLS counts about 290 computer systems analysts employed in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville metro area, 2.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.91).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$35.57$73,99029% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$41.35$86,01017% below U.S. median
Median$52.26$108,7005% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$63.85$132,81028% above U.S. median
Top 10%$73.11$152,07047% above U.S. median

How Santa Cruz ranks

  • 42nd of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 160th of 319 after adjusting for local prices
  • 14th 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 Cruz

  • Overall prices in Santa Cruz-Watsonville run 10% above the U.S. average (index 109.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 64% above the U.S. average (index 164.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $52.26 median hour buys what $47.55 buys at the national price level, 5% below 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$1,881
  • Per year: $94,068
  • Per month: $7,839

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

Open EHR / Epic Analyst roles in California

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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Sr. Epic Analyst - Radiant

MemorialCare · Fountain Valley, CA

$115k–$166k/ year
  • Full-time
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Hospitals in Santa Cruz

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Santa Cruz.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Dominican Hospital
Santa Cruz, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedNo
Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility
Santa Cruz, CA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot 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
Watsonville, CA15 mi$52.26/hr51,320
Cupertino, CA24 mi$77.31/hr58,710
Gilroy, CA25 mi$77.31/hr60,390
San Jose, CA25 mi$77.31/hr997,368
Santa Clara, CA27 mi$77.31/hr133,132
Sunnyvale, CA28 mi$77.31/hr156,792

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 Cruz, CA?

EHR / Epic Analysts in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville metro area have a median pay of $52.26 per hour, about $108,700 a year. The middle half earn between $41.35 and $63.85 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Santa Cruz-Watsonville ranks 160th of 319 metro areas for EHR / Epic Analyst pay after adjusting for local prices, and 42nd of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% above the U.S. average.

Where do EHR / Epic Analysts work in Santa Cruz?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Santa Cruz, led by Dominican Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a California license to work in Santa Cruz 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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