First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Median annual salary $144,520 +56.4% vs national
Median hourly $69.48
10th percentile $63,800
90th percentile $211,360
Employed locally 60
National median $92,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,800
    25th
    $93,830
    50th (median)
    $144,520
    75th
    $158,250
    90th
    $211,360

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary vs area income 132% Median First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary is 32% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $632,190
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $188,500
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $171,390
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $167,080
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $161,700
    Napa, CA $142,270

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $632,190
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $188,500
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $171,390
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $167,080
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $161,700
    Napa, CA $142,270

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $46,030
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $123,140
    Firefighters $74,130
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $37,520
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $81,910
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $38,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in Santa Cruz, CA is $69.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.87 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salaries?

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 56.4% above the national median of $92,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers (10th percentile) earn around $63,800 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,830.