Parts Salespersons Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Median annual salary $44,720 +19.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.50
10th percentile $36,280
90th percentile $59,350
Employed locally 120
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,280
    25th
    $36,510
    50th (median)
    $44,720
    75th
    $49,570
    90th
    $59,350

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Parts Salespersons salary vs area income 41% Median Parts Salespersons salary is 59% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Parts Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,540
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,300
    North Dakota $52,000
    Bismarck, ND $51,440
    Minot, ND $51,100
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,370

    Nearby metros — Parts Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,370
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,040
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $46,980
    Lancaster, PA $45,890
    Vallejo, CA $45,570
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $45,460

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $36,660
    Retail Salespersons $36,910
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $77,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $51,210
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $63,680
    Counter and Rental Clerks $41,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parts Salespersons make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in Santa Cruz, CA is $21.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.58 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Parts Salespersons salaries?

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 19.4% above the national median of $37,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Parts Salespersons in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $36,280 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,510.