Order Clerks Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Median annual salary $45,670 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.96
10th percentile $39,610
90th percentile $67,170
Employed locally 50
National median $44,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,610
    25th
    $41,340
    50th (median)
    $45,670
    75th
    $57,740
    90th
    $67,170

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Order Clerks salary vs area income 42% Median Order Clerks salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Order Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,940
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $57,270
    Boulder, CO $54,620
    Massachusetts $54,350
    Bend, OR $53,610
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $51,850

    Nearby metros — Order Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,940
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $57,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $51,180
    Salinas, CA $49,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $49,310
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $48,980

    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 Order Clerks make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Order Clerks in Santa Cruz, CA is $21.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.70 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Order Clerks salaries?

    The median Order Clerks salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 2.3% above the national median of $44,660. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Order Clerks in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Order Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $39,610 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,340.