Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Median annual salary $61,450 +24.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.54
10th percentile $43,450
90th percentile $76,400
Employed locally 60
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,450
    25th
    $53,930
    50th (median)
    $61,450
    75th
    $68,300
    90th
    $76,400

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 56% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,350
    Vallejo, CA $61,980
    District of Columbia $60,960
    Boulder, CO $60,230
    Rochester, MN $58,780

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,350
    Vallejo, CA $61,980
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $58,770
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $58,040
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $57,730

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,430
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $55,480
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $60,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,620
    Customer Service Representatives $47,240
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Santa Cruz, CA is $29.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.83 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salaries?

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 24.3% above the national median of $49,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $43,450 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,930.