Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Median annual salary $152,010 +46.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $93,100
90th percentile $196,520
Employed locally 230
National median $104,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $93,100
    25th
    $124,190
    50th (median)
    $152,010
    75th
    $166,460
    90th
    $196,520

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary vs area income 139% Median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary is 39% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $171,470
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $170,150
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $165,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,500
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $162,250
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $161,370

    Nearby metros — Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,500
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $160,750
    Salinas, CA $159,590
    El Centro, CA $158,330
    Visalia, CA $158,230
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $156,670

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,150
    Sales Managers $100,550
    Medical and Health Services Managers $136,030
    Financial Managers $160,250
    Managers, All Other $162,740
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $190,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Santa Cruz, CA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salaries?

    The median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 46.1% above the national median of $104,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary (10th percentile) earn around $93,100 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $124,190.