Salaries in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA • 354 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      General Internal Medicine Physicians $430,970
      Physicians, All Other $305,610190
      Family Medicine Physicians $291,880
      Chief Executives $214,680230
      Dentists, General $202,520
      Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $195,97030
      Lawyers $192,800200
      Natural Sciences Managers $191,88060
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $190,590270
      Fundraising Managers $179,13030
      Registered Nurses $178,9001,610
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $174,70090
      Human Resources Managers $164,790140
      Computer Hardware Engineers $164,62040
      Managers, All Other $162,740350
      Pharmacists $162,630150
      Veterinarians $161,370120
      Financial Managers $160,250360
      Nurse Practitioners $159,090180
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $158,43080
      Physician Assistants $154,540
      Marketing Managers $152,020170
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $152,010230
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $151,98040
      Public Relations Managers $145,95030
      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $144,660100
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $144,52060
      Training and Development Managers $141,17040
      Optometrists $139,56030
      Software Developers $138,740580
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $136,820110
      Medical and Health Services Managers $136,030440
      Respiratory Therapists $134,88070
      Industrial Production Managers $134,770140
      Occupational Therapists $133,85080
      Commercial and Industrial Designers $132,23050
      Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $129,88050
      Engineers, All Other $129,480160
      Mechanical Engineers $129,190200
      Acupuncturists $128,94040
      Physical Therapists $128,370140
      Labor Relations Specialists $128,32040
      Dental Hygienists $127,120170
      Electrical Engineers $127,050120
      Personal Financial Advisors $126,530100
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $124,370120
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $123,140450
      Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $122,17030
      School Psychologists $121,54040
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $117,90060
      Data Scientists $116,480110
      Civil Engineers $116,440190
      Facilities Managers $115,69090
      Industrial Engineers $111,970150
      Administrative Services Managers $111,570230
      Database Administrators $109,61040
      Speech-Language Pathologists $109,450110
      Urban and Regional Planners $109,00090
      Computer Systems Analysts $108,700290
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $108,500110
      Computer Programmers $108,33080
      General and Operations Managers $108,1501,680
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $108,000150
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $107,06040
      Construction Managers $106,880190
      Environmental Engineers $106,76040
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $106,750100
      Art Directors $106,50030
      Education Administrators, All Other $105,92080
      Computer Occupations, All Other $104,800180
      Project Management Specialists $102,160440
      Construction and Building Inspectors $102,00060
      Management Analysts $101,930570
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $101,90070
      Financial Risk Specialists $101,28040
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $101,06070
      Sales Managers $100,550470
      Surgical Technologists $100,13080
      Web Developers $99,90050
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $99,60040
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $98,940260
      Interpreters and Translators $98,91030
      Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $98,29050
      Computer Network Architects $98,00090
      Logisticians $97,83080
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $97,46050
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $96,98040
      Instructional Coordinators $95,260180
      Biological Scientists, All Other $93,65050
      Information Security Analysts $93,58050
      Healthcare Social Workers $93,230110
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $90,87040
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $88,74070
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $88,01050
      Chemists $86,80030
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $86,68090
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $86,630390
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $85,79090
      Fundraisers $85,230110
      Producers and Directors $84,66060
      Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $84,57060
      Physical Therapist Assistants $83,82050
      Operations Research Analysts $83,81040
      Financial and Investment Analysts $83,490160
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $83,300470
      Accountants and Auditors $83,070760
      Compliance Officers $82,320210
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $82,170550
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $82,10030
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $81,910120
      Human Resources Specialists $81,280420
      Social and Community Service Managers $81,120250
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $80,870190
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $80,850110
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $80,630930
      Computer Network Support Specialists $80,49050
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $80,240190
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $80,110100
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $80,10050
      Cost Estimators $79,960160
      Medical Equipment Preparers $79,82050
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $79,720110
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $79,670110
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,580350
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $79,290280
      Paramedics $79,11060
      Health Education Specialists $78,80060
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $78,770700
      Marriage and Family Therapists $78,70090
      Conservation Scientists $78,49040
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $78,01070
      Editors $77,89030
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $77,78050
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $77,680350
      Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $77,56040
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $77,430230
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $77,260820
      Web and Digital Interface Designers $77,06060
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,060280
      Electricians $76,940350
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $76,440420
      Lodging Managers $76,43040
      Food Service Managers $76,140210
      Museum Technicians and Conservators $75,10030
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,620940
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $74,430190
      Firefighters $74,130360
      Public Relations Specialists $73,830160
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $73,600300
      Computer User Support Specialists $73,410210
      Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $73,360120
      Special Education Teachers, All Other $72,870130
      Carpenters $72,740610
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $72,270110
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $71,630100
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $71,15080
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $71,11090
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,680320
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $70,550230
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $70,150110
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $69,350340
      Solar Photovoltaic Installers $67,44070
      Training and Development Specialists $66,990320
      Plasterers and Stucco Masons $66,25090
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $66,170360
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $66,08030
      Anthropologists and Archeologists $66,04040
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $66,00050
      Loan Officers $65,43080
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $65,100260
      Graphic Designers $64,910120
      Chefs and Head Cooks $64,560150
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $64,53040
      Glaziers $64,48040
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,31060
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $63,760110
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $63,680520
      Personal Service Managers, All Other $63,280
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $63,150140
      Roofers $62,520120
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $62,480210
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $62,460170
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $62,190140
      Tree Trimmers and Pruners $62,090110
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $61,92060
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $61,910110
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $61,61070
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,50030
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $61,45060
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $61,310390
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $61,290110
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $60,860220
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,550340
      Food Science Technicians $60,54040
      Tax Preparers $60,42050
      Insurance Sales Agents $60,380170
      First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $60,27040
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $60,2201,030
      Community Health Workers $60,12070
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $60,060460
      Construction Laborers $59,900610
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $59,840120
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $59,68060
      Financial Specialists, All Other $59,64040
      Stonemasons $59,62040
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $59,560260
      Postal Service Clerks $59,55050
      Biological Technicians $59,20060
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,110730
      Helpers--Carpenters $59,09050
      File Clerks $58,78060
      Tile and Stone Setters $58,77040
      Clergy $58,70050
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $58,680
      Bus Drivers, School $58,46070
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,310470
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $58,28060
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $57,92080
      Procurement Clerks $57,63030
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $57,59050
      Phlebotomists $57,46040
      Chemical Technicians $57,39040
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $57,080150
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $57,030230
      Directors, Religious Activities and Education $56,87040
      Audio and Video Technicians $56,79040
      Massage Therapists $56,790100
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $56,48090
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $56,170160
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $55,4801,130
      Bill and Account Collectors $55,32060
      Billing and Posting Clerks $55,230250
      Opticians, Dispensing $55,01050
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $54,34030
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $54,210100
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $53,690110
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $53,340120
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $53,000120
      Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $52,770
      Medical Records Specialists $52,55080
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $52,53040
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $52,510330
      Machinists $52,50070
      Counselors, All Other $52,20040
      Social and Human Service Assistants $51,590430
      Real Estate Sales Agents $51,53070
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $51,210770
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $50,960100
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $50,710510
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,570310
      Rehabilitation Counselors $50,400170
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $50,130100
      Dental Assistants $50,050410
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $49,880620
      Pharmacy Technicians $49,420280
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $49,39080
      Medical Assistants $49,070910
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,870900
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,830180
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $48,750120
      Pest Control Workers $48,60050
      Office Clerks, General $48,4301,840
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $48,33090
      Customer Service Representatives $47,240860
      Coaches and Scouts $47,060240
      Library Assistants, Clerical $47,01060
      Sewing Machine Operators $46,99040
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,980790
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,91030
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $46,83070
      Tire Repairers and Changers $46,74050
      Nursing Assistants $46,730350
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $46,5901,020
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,100270
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,100100
      Security Guards $46,030530
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $46,000210
      Bicycle Repairers $45,99050
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $45,95040
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $45,820960
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $45,760520
      Order Clerks $45,67050
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,660520
      Floral Designers $45,61040
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $45,560170
      Printing Press Operators $45,55070
      Emergency Medical Technicians $45,530110
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,250370
      Light Truck Drivers $45,250810
      Data Entry Keyers $45,02070
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $45,02060
      Parts Salespersons $44,720120
      Tellers $44,710160
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,49030
      Food Batchmakers $44,36080
      Driver/Sales Workers $44,360190
      Tour and Travel Guides $44,27050
      Residential Advisors $44,00060
      Production Workers, All Other $43,900110
      Psychiatric Technicians $43,710
      Cooks, All Other $43,26040
      Cooks, Restaurant $42,4601,130
      Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $42,11050
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,750420
      Counter and Rental Clerks $41,340420
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,1701,160
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $41,060160
      Medical Transcriptionists $41,040
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,650660
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $40,56050
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $40,39040
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $39,790150
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,60080
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $39,320170
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $38,910120
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $38,6301,480
      Demonstrators and Product Promoters $38,500100
      Helpers--Production Workers $38,46090
      Bakers $38,330320
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $38,230300
      Stockers and Order Fillers $37,8601,400
      Parking Attendants $37,69060
      Cooks, Fast Food $37,670780
      Animal Caretakers $37,650210
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $37,55040
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $37,520250
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $37,500440
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $37,390250
      Skincare Specialists $37,310
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $37,3003,050
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $37,120700
      Recreation Workers $37,020310
      Food Preparation Workers $37,010670
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,940210
      Retail Salespersons $36,9102,320
      Cooks, Short Order $36,900220
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $36,860170
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $36,780120
      Cashiers $36,6602,540
      Dishwashers $36,520500
      Childcare Workers $36,170410
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $35,86050
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,800410
      Physical Therapist Aides $35,74070
      Bartenders $35,440590
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $35,340320
      Waiters and Waitresses $35,2701,800
      Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $35,200120
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $35,030500
      Tutors $35,020170
      Material Moving Workers, All Other $34,79040
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $34,690650
      Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators $33,850
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,4604,230