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

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

Median annual salary $117,900 +17.8% vs national
Median hourly $56.68
10th percentile $55,700
90th percentile —
Employed locally 60
National median $100,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,700
    25th
    $77,890
    50th (median)
    $117,900
    75th
    $174,750

    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, Technical and Scientific Products salary vs area income 108% Median Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary is 8% above the area median household income

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cheyenne, WY $168,990
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,510
    Rochester, MN $156,910
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $152,500
    Morgantown, WV $150,190
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $143,470

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,510
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $137,200
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $135,680
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $125,300
    California $123,980
    Utica-Rome, NY $118,850

    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 Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in Santa Cruz, CA is $56.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $125.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 17.8% above the national median of $100,070. 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, Technical and Scientific Products in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (10th percentile) earn around $55,700 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,890.