Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $40,560 +16.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.50
10th percentile $36,290
90th percentile $48,210
Employed locally 50
National median $34,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,290
    25th
    $38,040
    50th (median)
    $40,560
    75th
    $43,130
    90th
    $48,210

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary vs area income 37% Median Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary is 63% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $52,020
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $45,600
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,370
    Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $44,450
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,210
    New Haven, CT $42,930

    Nearby metros — Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,370
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,210
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $40,790
    Salinas, CA $40,190
    California $39,580

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,860
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,170
    Light Truck Drivers $45,250
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,110
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in Santa Cruz, CA is $19.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.41 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salaries?

    The median Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 16.4% above the national median of $34,850. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $36,290 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,040.