Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Median annual salary $38,460 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.49
10th percentile $33,910
90th percentile $55,150
Employed locally 90
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,910
    25th
    $38,460
    50th (median)
    $38,460
    75th
    $42,480
    90th
    $55,150

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 35% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 65% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Production Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,640
    Pittsfield, MA $53,250
    Lewiston, ID-WA $53,010
    Reading, PA $52,780
    Napa, CA $52,460
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,790

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Production Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,640
    Napa, CA $52,460
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $48,930
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,360
    Salinas, CA $47,320
    Modesto, CA $47,040

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,660
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,680
    Bakers$38,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,570
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$48,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Production Workers make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Santa Cruz, CA is $18.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.82 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Helpers--Production Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 0.6% above the national median of $38,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Production Workers in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,910 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,460.