Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Median annual salary $55,480 +19.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.67
10th percentile $37,320
90th percentile $77,180
Employed locally 1,130
National median $46,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,320
    25th
    $44,490
    50th (median)
    $55,480
    75th
    $63,810
    90th
    $77,180

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salary vs area income 51% Median Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salary is 49% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Haven, CT $62,600
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,320
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,310
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $57,440
    Napa, CA $56,690

    Nearby metros — Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,320
    Napa, CA $56,690
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $56,060
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $55,370
    Vallejo, CA $54,910

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$48,430
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$60,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$74,620
    Customer Service Representatives$47,240
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$40,650
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$49,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Santa Cruz, CA is $26.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.21 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salaries?

    The median Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 19.9% above the national median of $46,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (10th percentile) earn around $37,320 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,490.