Automotive Body and Related Repairers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Median annual salary $61,290 +18.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.47
10th percentile $40,060
90th percentile $115,980
Employed locally 110
National median $51,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,060
    25th
    $49,790
    50th (median)
    $61,290
    75th
    $78,620
    90th
    $115,980

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers salary vs area income 56% Median Automotive Body and Related Repairers salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Automotive Body and Related Repairers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hinesville, GA $81,790
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,660
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $71,300
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $67,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $66,040
    Vallejo, CA $64,670

    Nearby metros — Automotive Body and Related Repairers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,660
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $71,300
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $66,040
    Vallejo, CA $64,670
    Yuba City, CA $64,060
    Salinas, CA $63,790

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48,870
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$66,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$79,290
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$80,240
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$70,150
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$50,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Automotive Body and Related Repairers make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Automotive Body and Related Repairers in Santa Cruz, CA is $29.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.17 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Automotive Body and Related Repairers salaries?

    The median Automotive Body and Related Repairers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 18.6% above the national median of $51,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Automotive Body and Related Repairers in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Automotive Body and Related Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $40,060 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,790.