Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Median annual salary $44,360 +19.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.33
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $55,850
Employed locally 190
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $35,430
    50th (median)
    $44,360
    75th
    $48,030
    90th
    $55,850

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 41% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 59% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Driver/Sales Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    Yuba City, CA $51,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Merced, CA $49,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Fargo, ND-MN $48,920

    Nearby metros — Driver/Sales Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    Yuba City, CA $51,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Merced, CA $49,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Napa, CA $48,270

    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 Driver/Sales Workers make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Santa Cruz, CA is $21.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.86 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Driver/Sales Workers salaries?

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 19.5% above the national median of $37,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Driver/Sales Workers in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,430.