Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Median annual salary $45,020 +15.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.64
10th percentile $33,680
90th percentile $58,480
Employed locally 60
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,680
    25th
    $36,760
    50th (median)
    $45,020
    75th
    $55,650
    90th
    $58,480

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 41% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 59% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wheeling, WV-OH $64,810
    Longview-Kelso, WA $63,360
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $63,100
    District of Columbia $61,780
    Columbus, IN $60,990
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,400

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $51,380
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $46,430
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,990
    Vallejo, CA $45,270
    Merced, CA $45,260
    Napa, CA $44,960

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48,870
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$66,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$79,290
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$80,240
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers$61,290
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$70,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Santa Cruz, CA is $21.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.90 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 15.9% above the national median of $38,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,680 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,760.