Sales and Related Workers, All Other Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Median annual salary $48,750 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.44
10th percentile $36,450
90th percentile $96,190
Employed locally 120
National median $46,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,450
    25th
    $41,660
    50th (median)
    $48,750
    75th
    $68,640
    90th
    $96,190

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales and Related Workers, All Other salary vs area income 45% Median Sales and Related Workers, All Other salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales and Related Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $100,340
    Bellingham, WA $81,120
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $78,280
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $77,340
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $77,230
    Urban Honolulu, HI $73,330

    Nearby metros — Sales and Related Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $77,340
    Napa, CA $71,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,690
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $53,250
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $52,420
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $52,170

    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 Sales and Related Workers, All Other make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Sales and Related Workers, All Other in Santa Cruz, CA is $23.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.81 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Sales and Related Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Sales and Related Workers, All Other salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 5.1% above the national median of $46,370. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sales and Related Workers, All Other in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Sales and Related Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $36,450 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,660.