Managers, All Other Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Median annual salary $162,740 +19.2% vs national
Median hourly $78.24
10th percentile $83,190
90th percentile —
Employed locally 350
National median $136,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,190
    25th
    $116,680
    50th (median)
    $162,740
    75th
    $208,510

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Managers, All Other salary vs area income 149% Median Managers, All Other salary is 49% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Managers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,120
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $203,030
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $190,070
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $180,050
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $175,070
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $174,840

    Nearby metros — Managers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,120
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $203,030
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $174,840
    California $170,740
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $167,000
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $165,340

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,150
    Sales Managers $100,550
    Medical and Health Services Managers $136,030
    Financial Managers $160,250
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $190,590
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $65,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Managers, All Other in Santa Cruz, CA is $78.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $129.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Managers, All Other salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 19.2% above the national median of $136,550. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Managers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $83,190 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $116,680.