Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Median annual salary $51,530 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.78
10th percentile $43,410
90th percentile $78,560
Employed locally 70
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,410
    25th
    $46,850
    50th (median)
    $51,530
    75th
    $61,880
    90th
    $78,560

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 47% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Real Estate Sales Agents

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $106,340
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $103,930
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $101,370
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $100,440
    New York $97,440
    Walla Walla, WA $94,310

    Nearby metros — Real Estate Sales Agents salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $91,690
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $91,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $88,220
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $87,030
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $78,370
    Yuba City, CA $78,190

    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 Real Estate Sales Agents make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Santa Cruz, CA is $24.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.77 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Real Estate Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 8.5% below the national median of $56,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Real Estate Sales Agents in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $43,410 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,850.