Directors, Religious Activities and Education Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Median annual salary $56,870 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.34
10th percentile $38,130
90th percentile $107,260
Employed locally 40
National median $54,840

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,130
    25th
    $45,170
    50th (median)
    $56,870
    75th
    $79,280
    90th
    $107,260

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Directors, Religious Activities and Education salary vs area income 52% Median Directors, Religious Activities and Education salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Directors, Religious Activities and Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $96,210
    District of Columbia $82,230
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $82,220
    North Carolina $81,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $81,880
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $81,250

    Nearby metros — Directors, Religious Activities and Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $82,220
    North Carolina $81,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $81,880
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $75,830
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $74,150
    California $74,010

    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 Directors, Religious Activities and Education make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Directors, Religious Activities and Education in Santa Cruz, CA is $27.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.57 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Directors, Religious Activities and Education salaries?

    The median Directors, Religious Activities and Education salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 3.7% above the national median of $54,840. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Directors, Religious Activities and Education in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Directors, Religious Activities and Education (10th percentile) earn around $38,130 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,170.