Stockers and Order Fillers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Median annual salary $37,860 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.20
10th percentile $35,550
90th percentile $50,750
Employed locally 1,400
National median $37,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,550
    25th
    $36,360
    50th (median)
    $37,860
    75th
    $45,850
    90th
    $50,750

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Stockers and Order Fillers salary vs area income 35% Median Stockers and Order Fillers salary is 65% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Stockers and Order Fillers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Greeley, CO $45,990
    Cheyenne, WY $45,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,910
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $44,760
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,630
    Bend, OR $44,500

    Nearby metros — Stockers and Order Fillers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,910
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,630
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $41,830
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $41,530
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $40,520
    Napa, CA $40,490

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,170
    Light Truck Drivers $45,250
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,110
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,550
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Stockers and Order Fillers make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Stockers and Order Fillers in Santa Cruz, CA is $18.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.00 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Stockers and Order Fillers salaries?

    The median Stockers and Order Fillers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 2.1% above the national median of $37,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Stockers and Order Fillers in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Stockers and Order Fillers (10th percentile) earn around $35,550 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,360.