Salaries in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA metro area
Typical pay for 328 jobs in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA metro area. The median for all workers is $54,730 a year ($26.31 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$54,730
Median hourly
$26.31
Workers
98,500
vs U.S. median
+7%
Highest paying jobs in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $430,970 | n/a |
| Physicians, All Other | $305,610 | 190 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $291,880 | n/a |
| Chief Executive | $209,080 | 220 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $206,880 | 80 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $202,380 | 80 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $198,770 | 260 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $182,840 | 30 |
| Fundraising Manager | $179,130 | 30 |
| Dentists, General | $175,950 | 90 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $172,590 | 70 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $172,410 | 50 |
| Registered Nurse | $170,960 | 1,750 |
| Managers, All Other | $170,650 | 350 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $169,370 | 80 |
Most common jobs in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 4,470 | $34,320 |
| Office Clerks, General | 3,360 | $41,040 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,220 | $43,400 |
| Cashier | 2,530 | $37,390 |
| Retail Salesperson | 2,430 | $38,620 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,770 | $105,360 |
| Registered Nurse | 1,750 | $170,960 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,640 | $35,930 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,510 | $40,780 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,250 | $38,710 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 1,120 | $61,960 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | 1,070 | $59,900 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 1,060 | $47,430 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 1,030 | $46,210 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 1,020 | $44,560 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in California.
All 328 jobs by category
Management Occupations (27)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (22)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (13)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (10)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (16)Community and Social Service Occupations (14)Legal Occupations (2)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (16)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (8)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (30)Healthcare Support Occupations (11)Protective Service Occupations (8)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (14)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (7)Personal Care and Service Occupations (13)Sales and Related Occupations (14)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (34)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (2)Construction and Extraction Occupations (17)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (13)Production Occupations (22)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (15)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $84,920 | $40.83 | 740 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $84,010 | $40.39 | 630 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $77,250 | $37.14 | 260 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $95,730 | $46.02 | 60 |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | $79,480 | $38.21 | 230 |
| Compliance Officer | $86,510 | $41.59 | 200 |
| Cost Estimator | $80,170 | $38.54 | 150 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $99,820 | $47.99 | 150 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $101,280 | $48.69 | 40 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $62,720 | $30.16 | 50 |
| Fundraiser | $82,310 | $39.57 | 130 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $84,690 | $40.72 | 450 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $128,320 | $61.69 | 40 |
| Loan Officer | $78,940 | $37.95 | 70 |
| Logistician | $104,320 | $50.15 | 110 |
| Management Analyst | $105,480 | $50.71 | 450 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $78,880 | $37.92 | 440 |
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | $67,550 | $32.48 | 110 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $122,170 | $58.74 | 80 |
| Project Management Specialist | $106,780 | $51.34 | 440 |
| Tax Preparer | $71,800 | $34.52 | 60 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $77,400 | $37.21 | 280 |
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $102,980 | $49.51 | 50 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $107,990 | $51.92 | 180 |
| Computer Programmer | $132,850 | $63.87 | 90 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $124,450 | $59.83 | 490 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $75,720 | $36.41 | 210 |
| Data Scientist | $130,980 | $62.97 | 80 |
| Database Administrator | $102,510 | $49.28 | 40 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $118,810 | $57.12 | 140 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $104,680 | $50.33 | 50 |
| Software Developer | $156,910 | $75.44 | 540 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $133,970 | $64.41 | 100 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $114,220 | $54.91 | 60 |
| Web Developer | $81,350 | $39.11 | 40 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $105,750 | $50.84 | 40 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $67,930 | $32.66 | 40 |
| Civil Engineer | $118,050 | $56.76 | 210 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $169,370 | $81.43 | 80 |
| Electrical Engineer | $133,560 | $64.21 | 90 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $182,840 | $87.90 | 30 |
| Engineers, All Other | $141,150 | $67.86 | 150 |
| Environmental Engineer | $130,270 | $62.63 | 30 |
| Industrial Engineer | $131,740 | $63.34 | 120 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $132,920 | $63.91 | 190 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropologists and Archeologists | $66,040 | $31.75 | 40 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $98,400 | $47.31 | 60 |
| Biological Technician | $66,240 | $31.84 | 50 |
| Chemical Technician | $57,390 | $27.59 | 40 |
| Chemist | $95,840 | $46.08 | 70 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $112,860 | $54.26 | 60 |
| Conservation Scientist | $72,860 | $35.03 | 50 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $66,000 | $31.73 | 50 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $103,610 | $49.81 | 90 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | $46,010 | $22.12 | 50 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $136,120 | $65.44 | 50 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $66,290 | $31.87 | 50 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $134,060 | $64.45 | 150 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $106,430 | $51.17 | 70 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $112,270 | $53.98 | 100 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $122,170 | $58.74 | 30 |
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $61,960 | $29.79 | 400 |
| Clergy | $61,630 | $29.63 | 60 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $57,950 | $27.86 | 110 |
| Community Health Worker | $59,470 | $28.59 | 80 |
| Counselors, All Other | $48,620 | $23.38 | 50 |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | $56,870 | $27.34 | 40 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $74,990 | $36.05 | 550 |
| Health Education Specialist | $78,640 | $37.81 | 80 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $89,430 | $43.00 | 100 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $70,910 | $34.09 | 130 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $62,680 | $30.13 | 70 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $48,070 | $23.11 | 130 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $54,870 | $26.38 | 390 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $58,790 | $28.27 | 530 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $164,790 | $79.23 | 350 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $64,690 | $31.10 | 150 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | $80,100 | — | 50 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | $70,570 | $33.93 | 150 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,260 | — | 1,000 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $99,230 | $47.71 | 150 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $91,090 | $43.80 | 40 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $79,490 | — | 200 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $75,100 | $36.11 | 30 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $47,780 | $22.97 | 420 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $98,810 | — | 560 |
| Self-Enrichment Teacher | $49,120 | $23.62 | 630 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $75,710 | — | 130 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $101,060 | — | 70 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $59,900 | $28.80 | 1,070 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $101,050 | — | 210 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $47,430 | — | 1,060 |
| Tutor | $42,290 | $20.33 | 180 |
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Director | $126,410 | $60.78 | 40 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $56,790 | $27.30 | 40 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $48,380 | — | 190 |
| Editor | $77,890 | $37.45 | 30 |
| Graphic Designer | $64,510 | $31.01 | 90 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $44,260 | $21.28 | 60 |
| Producers and Directors | $77,530 | $37.27 | 80 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $83,180 | $39.99 | 180 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $58,580 | $28.16 | 370 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $50,870 | $24.46 | 110 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $34,320 | $16.50 | 4,470 |
| Massage Therapist | $58,050 | $27.91 | 110 |
| Medical Assistant | $50,090 | $24.08 | 960 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $81,370 | $39.12 | 50 |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,940 | $23.05 | 440 |
| Phlebotomist | $59,800 | $28.75 | 50 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $39,210 | $18.85 | 100 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $87,330 | $41.99 | 60 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $47,150 | $22.67 | 200 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $80,950 | $38.92 | 120 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $102,710 | $49.38 | 40 |
| Firefighter | $64,980 | $31.24 | 380 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $111,560 | $53.64 | 50 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $172,590 | $82.98 | 70 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $39,970 | $19.22 | 340 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $122,970 | $59.12 | 400 |
| Security Guard | $43,610 | $20.96 | 470 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $36,100 | $17.36 | 560 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $59,190 | $28.46 | 200 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $43,630 | $20.98 | 710 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $46,850 | $22.53 | 250 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $44,560 | $21.42 | 1,020 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $39,140 | $18.82 | 210 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $35,640 | $17.14 | 490 |
| Dishwasher | $37,380 | $17.97 | 510 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $43,400 | $20.87 | 3,220 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $48,220 | $23.18 | 960 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $39,110 | $18.80 | 830 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $37,860 | $18.20 | 170 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $36,050 | $17.33 | 280 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $35,930 | $17.27 | 1,640 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $63,600 | $30.58 | 140 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $69,770 | $33.54 | 140 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $40,780 | $19.61 | 1,510 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $46,210 | $22.22 | 1,030 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $38,730 | $18.62 | 830 |
| Pest Control Worker | $50,440 | $24.25 | 50 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $47,720 | $22.94 | 110 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $37,150 | $17.86 | 660 |
| Animal Caretaker | $39,870 | $19.17 | 200 |
| Childcare Worker | $38,050 | $18.29 | 330 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $60,580 | $29.13 | 370 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $53,810 | $25.87 | 120 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $60,080 | $28.88 | 50 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $37,380 | $17.97 | 180 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $42,110 | $20.24 | 50 |
| Recreation Worker | $38,340 | $18.43 | 280 |
| Residential Advisor | $46,440 | $22.33 | 50 |
| Skincare Specialist | $39,120 | $18.81 | 90 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $44,270 | $21.29 | 50 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $35,860 | $17.24 | 50 |
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashier | $37,390 | $17.97 | 2,530 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $41,600 | $20.00 | 380 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $43,480 | $20.91 | 100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $78,590 | $37.79 | 80 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $52,240 | $25.12 | 800 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $63,300 | $30.43 | 170 |
| Parts Salesperson | $44,870 | $21.57 | 130 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $51,530 | $24.78 | 70 |
| Retail Salesperson | $38,620 | $18.57 | 2,430 |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $61,920 | $29.77 | 150 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $65,600 | $31.54 | 550 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $75,310 | $36.21 | 750 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $131,520 | $63.23 | 50 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $74,380 | $35.76 | 240 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $36,450 | $17.53 | 470 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $44,910 | $21.59 | 50 |
Construction and Extraction Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $77,690 | $37.35 | 700 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $60,210 | $28.95 | 110 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $98,680 | $47.44 | 60 |
| Construction Laborer | $58,500 | $28.13 | 520 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $74,740 | $35.93 | 120 |
| Electrician | $76,610 | $36.83 | 330 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $87,180 | $41.91 | 300 |
| Glazier | $58,970 | $28.35 | 70 |
| Helpers--Carpenters | $59,090 | $28.41 | 50 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $75,640 | $36.36 | 130 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $62,400 | $30.00 | 230 |
| Plasterers and Stucco Masons | $68,210 | $32.79 | 100 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $68,130 | $32.75 | 350 |
| Roofer | $61,640 | $29.64 | 140 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installer | $69,550 | $33.44 | 40 |
| Stonemason | $59,620 | $28.66 | 40 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | $59,770 | $28.73 | 50 |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Body and Related Repairers | $62,610 | $30.10 | 100 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $58,860 | $28.30 | 450 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $75,670 | $36.38 | 90 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $80,820 | $38.86 | 270 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $78,330 | $37.66 | 210 |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | $48,000 | $23.08 | 50 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $70,790 | $34.03 | 100 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | $50,330 | $24.20 | 130 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $50,000 | $24.04 | 880 |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | $75,270 | $36.19 | 60 |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers | $66,080 | $31.77 | 30 |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | $83,030 | $39.92 | 60 |
| Tire Repairers and Changers | $41,290 | $19.85 | 60 |
Production Occupations
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $40,240 | $19.35 | 50 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $59,100 | $28.41 | 140 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $57,780 | $27.78 | 370 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $37,360 | $17.96 | 200 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $41,600 | $20.00 | 320 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $59,880 | $28.79 | 320 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $59,500 | $28.60 | 750 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $46,530 | $22.37 | 270 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $44,050 | $21.18 | 860 |
| Light Truck Driver | $48,740 | $23.43 | 590 |
| Material Moving Workers, All Other | $35,960 | $17.29 | 50 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $36,510 | $17.56 | 390 |
| Parking Attendant | $37,770 | $18.16 | 70 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $39,210 | $18.85 | 150 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $38,710 | $18.61 | 1,250 |