Residential Advisors Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Median annual salary $44,000 +12.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.15
10th percentile $34,320
90th percentile $79,990
Employed locally 60
National median $39,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,320
    25th
    $38,390
    50th (median)
    $44,000
    75th
    $57,400
    90th
    $79,990

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Residential Advisors salary vs area income 40% Median Residential Advisors salary is 60% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Residential Advisors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,120
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $53,840
    Salinas, CA $53,590
    Missoula, MT $53,250
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $52,750

    Nearby metros — Residential Advisors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,120
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $53,840
    Salinas, CA $53,590
    Ithaca, NY $51,360
    Napa, CA $51,000

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $34,690
    Childcare Workers $36,170
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $52,510
    Recreation Workers $37,020
    Animal Caretakers $37,650
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $39,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Residential Advisors make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Residential Advisors in Santa Cruz, CA is $21.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.32 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Residential Advisors salaries?

    The median Residential Advisors salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 12.3% above the national median of $39,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Residential Advisors in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Residential Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $34,320 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,390.