Financial Specialists, All Other Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Median annual salary $59,640 -25.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.67
10th percentile $35,870
90th percentile $125,280
Employed locally 40
National median $80,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,870
    25th
    $47,760
    50th (median)
    $59,640
    75th
    $74,920
    90th
    $125,280

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 55% Median Financial Specialists, All Other salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Financial Specialists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $366,660
    Lexington Park, MD $129,650
    District of Columbia $123,450
    New York $122,510
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $119,060
    St. George, UT $118,950

    Nearby metros — Financial Specialists, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $119,060
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $108,010
    Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $102,380
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $95,940
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $92,930
    Canton-Massillon, OH $92,020

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$83,070
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$78,770
    Management Analysts$101,930
    Project Management Specialists$102,160
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$76,440
    Human Resources Specialists$81,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Specialists, All Other make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Specialists, All Other in Santa Cruz, CA is $28.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.76 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Financial Specialists, All Other salaries?

    The median Financial Specialists, All Other salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 25.6% below the national median of $80,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Financial Specialists, All Other in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Financial Specialists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $35,870 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,760.