Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Median annual salary $77,260 +15.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.15
10th percentile $44,800
90th percentile $150,700
Employed locally 820
National median $66,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,800
    25th
    $58,780
    50th (median)
    $77,260
    75th
    $102,610
    90th
    $150,700

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products salary vs area income 71% Median Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,690
    Midland, MI $95,000
    Napa, CA $89,720
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $83,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,740
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $83,440

    Nearby metros — Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,690
    Napa, CA $89,720
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,740
    Salinas, CA $82,500
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,200
    Casper, WY $78,120

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $36,660
    Retail Salespersons $36,910
    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
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $70,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products in Santa Cruz, CA is $37.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.18 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products salaries?

    The median Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 15.7% above the national median of $66,780. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (10th percentile) earn around $44,800 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,780.