Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Median annual salary $49,880 +11.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.98
10th percentile $40,610
90th percentile $67,060
Employed locally 620
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,610
    25th
    $45,770
    50th (median)
    $49,880
    75th
    $58,300
    90th
    $67,060

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 46% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 54% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $67,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,090
    Napa, CA $60,940
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,470
    Vallejo, CA $60,260
    Bellingham, WA $57,360

    Nearby metros — Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $67,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,090
    Napa, CA $60,940
    Vallejo, CA $60,260
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $56,980
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $56,300

    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 Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Santa Cruz, CA is $23.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.71 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 11.7% above the national median of $44,640. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $40,610 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,770.