Office Clerks, General Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Median annual salary $48,430 +11% vs national
Median hourly $23.28
10th percentile $36,330
90th percentile $64,730
Employed locally 1,840
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,330
    25th
    $39,550
    50th (median)
    $48,430
    75th
    $60,640
    90th
    $64,730

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Office Clerks, General salary vs area income 44% Median Office Clerks, General salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Office Clerks, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boulder, CO $60,320
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $58,920
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,330
    Colorado $56,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,790
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $53,780

    Nearby metros — Office Clerks, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,790
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $53,780
    Vallejo, CA $50,100
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,860
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $49,670

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $49,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Office Clerks, General make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Santa Cruz, CA is $23.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.00 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Office Clerks, General salaries?

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 11% above the national median of $43,630. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Office Clerks, General in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $36,330 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,550.