Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Median annual salary $61,910 +12.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.76
10th percentile $38,120
90th percentile $92,590
Employed locally 110
National median $54,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,120
    25th
    $48,920
    50th (median)
    $61,910
    75th
    $79,100
    90th
    $92,590

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 57% Median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    State College, PA $87,960
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $84,610
    Columbus, OH $79,160
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $77,720
    Ithaca, NY $76,010
    Bismarck, ND $75,630

    Nearby metros — Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Ithaca, NY $76,010
    Utica-Rome, NY $70,370
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $69,080
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $67,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $66,060
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $63,760

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$83,300
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58,310
    Social and Human Service Assistants$51,590
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$61,310
    Rehabilitation Counselors$50,400
    Healthcare Social Workers$93,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Santa Cruz, CA is $29.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.34 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salaries?

    The median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 12.7% above the national median of $54,940. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $38,120 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,920.