Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Median annual salary $60,220 +22.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.95
10th percentile $42,980
90th percentile $82,700
Employed locally 1,030
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,980
    25th
    $48,610
    50th (median)
    $60,220
    75th
    $71,230
    90th
    $82,700

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 55% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,340
    District of Columbia $62,470
    Napa, CA $60,720
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $59,950
    Vallejo, CA $59,440

    Nearby metros — Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,340
    Napa, CA $60,720
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $59,950
    Vallejo, CA $59,440
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $58,650

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,430
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $55,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,620
    Customer Service Representatives $47,240
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,650
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $49,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Santa Cruz, CA is $28.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.51 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salaries?

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 22.4% above the national median of $49,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $42,980 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,610.