Social and Community Service Managers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Median annual salary $81,120 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.00
10th percentile $56,210
90th percentile $136,850
Employed locally 250
National median $78,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,210
    25th
    $67,340
    50th (median)
    $81,120
    75th
    $99,990
    90th
    $136,850

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Community Service Managers salary vs area income 74% Median Social and Community Service Managers salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social and Community Service Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salem, OR $107,450
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $106,100
    Richmond, VA $104,410
    Boulder, CO $102,880
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,250
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $102,230

    Nearby metros — Social and Community Service Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,820
    Carson City, NV $88,460
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $86,270
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $82,010
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $81,910

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,150
    Sales Managers $100,550
    Medical and Health Services Managers $136,030
    Financial Managers $160,250
    Managers, All Other $162,740
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $190,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Community Service Managers make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Community Service Managers in Santa Cruz, CA is $39.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.41 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Social and Community Service Managers salaries?

    The median Social and Community Service Managers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 3.7% above the national median of $78,240. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social and Community Service Managers in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Social and Community Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $56,210 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,340.