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Salaries in Santa Cruz, CA (2024)

Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA · 327 occupations · Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

Below are 327 occupations and their average annual salaries in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA metropolitan area, ranked from highest to lowest.

Occupation Mean Annual Median Annual
General Internal Medicine Physicians $370,050 N/A
Family Medicine Physicians $328,570 N/A
Physicians, All Other $277,000 N/A
Chief Executives $240,430 $214,680
Natural Sciences Managers $213,410 $191,880
Computer and Information Systems Managers $200,380 $190,590
Lawyers $199,660 $192,800
Dentists, General $193,510 $202,520
Architectural and Engineering Managers $188,110 $174,700
Financial Managers $180,400 $160,250
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $179,820 $195,970
Human Resources Managers $179,200 $164,790
Veterinarians $176,430 $161,370
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $170,210 $136,820
Managers, All Other $167,560 $162,740
Computer Hardware Engineers $165,340 $164,620
Marketing Managers $164,860 $152,020
Pharmacists $163,620 $162,630
Registered Nurses $159,540 $178,900
Medical and Health Services Managers $158,810 $136,030
Nurse Practitioners $158,780 $159,090
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $158,320 $158,430
Personal Financial Advisors $153,540 $126,530
Physician Assistants $152,410 $154,540
Public Relations Managers $148,430 $145,950
Software Developers $147,430 $138,740
Training and Development Managers $145,660 $141,170
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $144,850 $152,010
Optometrists $142,120 $139,560
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $140,670 $144,660
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $139,360 $151,980
Engineers, All Other $138,580 $129,480
Industrial Production Managers $138,510 $134,770
Mechanical Engineers $137,310 $129,190
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $134,480 $144,520
Dental Hygienists $134,100 $127,120
General and Operations Managers $133,860 $108,150
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $131,730 $129,880
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $130,930 $117,900
Facilities Managers $130,450 $115,690
Electrical Engineers $129,250 $127,050
Occupational Therapists $127,820 $133,850
Sales Managers $126,710 $100,550
Education Administrators, All Other $126,290 $105,920
Data Scientists $125,360 $116,480
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $125,210 $108,500
Commercial and Industrial Designers $123,990 $132,230
Physical Therapists $123,450 $128,370
Art Directors $122,500 $106,500
Administrative Services Managers $122,150 $111,570
Industrial Engineers $121,960 $111,970
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $120,520 $124,370
Computer Programmers $118,760 $108,330
Civil Engineers $118,540 $116,440
Computer Occupations, All Other $116,660 $104,800
Environmental Engineers $116,610 $106,760
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $116,230 $106,750
School Psychologists $115,810 $121,540
Urban and Regional Planners $114,510 $109,000
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $114,340 $107,060
Computer Network Architects $114,280 $98,000
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $113,700 $123,140
Network and Computer Systems Administrators $113,080 $108,000
Database Administrators $112,860 $109,610
Computer Systems Analysts $112,390 $108,700
Management Analysts $112,140 $101,930
Speech-Language Pathologists $111,830 $109,450
Acupuncturists $111,430 $128,940
Project Management Specialists $107,970 $102,160
Construction Managers $105,720 $106,880
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $104,780 $98,290
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $103,020 $79,670
Biological Scientists, All Other $102,910 $93,650
Information Security Analysts $102,900 $93,580
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $101,020 $101,900
Instructional Coordinators $100,780 $95,260
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $99,050 $90,870
Chemists $97,480 $86,800
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $97,100 $86,630
Financial and Investment Analysts $96,970 $83,490
Logisticians $96,720 $97,830
Conservation Scientists $96,610 $78,490
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $96,270 $84,570
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $96,010 $82,170
Producers and Directors $95,090 $84,660
Construction and Building Inspectors $94,750 $102,000
Dietitians and Nutritionists $94,650 $97,460
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $94,560 $86,680
Interpreters and Translators $94,460 $98,910
Paramedics $94,320 $79,110
Healthcare Social Workers $93,600 $93,230
Web Developers $93,330 $99,900
Accountants and Auditors $93,080 $83,070
Operations Research Analysts $92,610 $83,810
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $92,360 $83,300
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $92,100 $77,560
Cost Estimators $91,790 $79,960
Social and Community Service Managers $91,760 $81,120
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $91,190 $88,010
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $91,130 $96,980
Teachers and Instructors, All Other $90,940 $98,940
Correctional Officers and Jailers $89,710 $81,910
Compliance Officers $89,510 $82,320
Business Operations Specialists, All Other $89,280 $78,770
Insurance Sales Agents $89,190 $60,380
Computer Network Support Specialists $89,150 $80,490
Human Resources Specialists $89,110 $81,280
Fundraisers $88,360 $85,230
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $88,200 $77,260
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $88,040 $74,430
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $88,010 $88,740
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $87,980 $80,850
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $86,840 $80,630
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $86,750 $79,290
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $86,540 $99,600
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $86,230 $65,100
Physical Therapist Assistants $86,190 $83,820
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $86,080 $85,790
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $85,560 $70,550
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $85,340 $76,440
Marriage and Family Therapists $85,140 $78,700
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $84,670 $80,240
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $84,340 $77,060
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $84,310 $79,580
Firefighters $84,080 $74,130
Property Appraisers and Assessors $83,820 $82,100
Lodging Managers $83,730 $76,430
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $82,750 $77,680
Web and Digital Interface Designers $82,060 $77,060
Public Safety Telecommunicators $81,930 $79,720
Solar Photovoltaic Installers $81,740 $67,440
Public Relations Specialists $79,900 $73,830
Electricians $79,900 $76,940
Food Service Managers $79,490 $76,140
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $78,220 $78,010
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,020 $69,350
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $77,770 $73,360
Buyers and Purchasing Agents $77,750 $73,600
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $77,490 $74,620
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $77,280 $80,110
Computer User Support Specialists $76,950 $73,410
Training and Development Specialists $76,630 $66,990
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,550 $70,680
Loan Officers $76,120 $65,430
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $75,940 $63,680
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $75,690 $77,430
Special Education Teachers, All Other $75,410 $72,870
Health Education Specialists $75,370 $78,800
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $75,300 $61,610
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $73,710 $71,630
Glaziers $73,570 $64,480
Carpenters $73,340 $72,740
Counselors, All Other $73,170 $52,200
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $73,080 $61,920
Graphic Designers $72,980 $64,910
Architectural and Civil Drafters $72,830 $64,310
Clergy $72,830 $58,700
Financial Specialists, All Other $72,810 $59,640
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $72,560 $72,270
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $71,880 $80,870
Personal Service Managers, All Other $71,660 $63,280
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $71,590 $71,150
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $71,170 $57,920
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $70,510 $71,110
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $70,470 $63,760
Medical Equipment Preparers $70,360 $79,820
Industrial Machinery Mechanics $70,060 $70,150
Automotive Body and Related Repairers $69,840 $61,290
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $68,860 $61,500
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $68,820 $60,860
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $68,750 $63,150
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $68,650 $62,460
Plasterers and Stucco Masons $67,850 $66,250
Chefs and Head Cooks $67,030 $64,560
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $66,640 $62,480
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $66,550 $61,310
Coaches and Scouts $66,550 $47,060
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $66,060 $64,530
Construction Laborers $65,690 $59,900
Tile and Stone Setters $65,640 $58,770
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $65,510 $60,270
Roofers $65,430 $62,520
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $65,070 $58,310
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,950 $60,550
Tree Trimmers and Pruners $64,820 $62,090
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $64,790 $52,530
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $64,720 $66,170
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $64,520 $52,510
Massage Therapists $64,400 $56,790
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $64,210 $60,060
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $63,940 $61,910
Tax Preparers $63,600 $60,420
Postal Service Clerks $63,310 $59,550
Biological Technicians $63,170 $59,200
Self-Enrichment Teachers $62,630 $50,710
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $62,380 $59,840
Community Health Workers $62,310 $60,120
Medical Records Specialists $62,070 $52,550
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $62,030 $62,190
Food Science Technicians $61,840 $60,540
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $61,580 $58,280
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $61,540 $56,480
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $61,460 $60,220
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $60,790 $61,450
Phlebotomists $60,720 $57,460
Sales and Related Workers, All Other $60,520 $48,750
Postal Service Mail Carriers $60,370 $57,030
Painters, Construction and Maintenance $60,260 $59,560
Bill and Account Collectors $60,070 $55,320
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $59,950 $58,680
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $59,780 $54,210
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $59,450 $50,130
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,350 $59,110
Bus Drivers, School $59,290 $58,460
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $59,260 $50,570
Machinists $59,140 $52,500
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $58,390 $59,680
Procurement Clerks $58,260 $57,630
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $58,070 $57,080
Opticians, Dispensing $58,000 $55,010
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $57,840 $53,340
Billing and Posting Clerks $57,780 $55,230
Loan Interviewers and Clerks $57,100 $57,590
Skincare Specialists $56,900 $37,310
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $56,860 $56,170
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $56,820 $53,000
Social and Human Service Assistants $56,620 $51,590
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $56,310 $48,330
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $56,150 $55,480
Information and Record Clerks, All Other $55,810 $53,690
File Clerks $55,710 $58,780
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $55,200 $48,870
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $55,130 $51,210
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $55,010 $48,830
Pharmacy Technicians $55,000 $49,420
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $54,620 $50,960
Medical Assistants $54,470 $49,070
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $53,870 $49,390
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $53,730 $46,910
Dental Assistants $53,240 $50,050
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $53,000 $49,880
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $52,970 $52,770
Pest Control Workers $52,320 $48,600
Emergency Medical Technicians $52,020 $45,530
Customer Service Representatives $51,940 $47,240
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $51,390 $46,980
Office Clerks, General $51,290 $48,430
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $51,220 $46,100
Production Workers, All Other $50,850 $43,900
Residential Advisors $50,680 $44,000
Library Assistants, Clerical $49,980 $47,010
Light Truck Drivers $49,810 $45,250
Order Clerks $49,630 $45,670
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $49,630 $38,230
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $49,510 $39,790
Rehabilitation Counselors $49,490 $50,400
Printing Press Operators $49,120 $45,550
Security Guards $48,830 $46,030
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $48,750 $45,660
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $48,500 $46,590
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $48,480 $45,250
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $48,410 $45,760
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $48,400 $46,830
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $48,160 $45,020
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $47,960 $46,000
Counter and Rental Clerks $47,580 $41,340
Bicycle Repairers $47,060 $45,990
Data Entry Keyers $46,890 $45,020
Nursing Assistants $46,790 $46,730
Sewing Machine Operators $46,790 $46,990
Physical Therapist Aides $46,710 $35,740
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,590 $45,820
Cooks, All Other $46,540 $43,260
Forest and Conservation Technicians $46,370 $40,390
Tellers $46,190 $44,710
Tire Repairers and Changers $46,170 $46,740
Protective Service Workers, All Other $46,020 $38,910
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,920 $44,490
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,840 $46,100
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $45,420 $45,560
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $45,380 $39,600
Floral Designers $45,360 $45,610
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $45,000 $39,320
Parts Salespersons $44,980 $44,720
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $44,570 $38,630
Butchers and Meat Cutters $44,480 $41,060
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,140 $41,170
Receptionists and Information Clerks $44,020 $40,650
Food Batchmakers $44,010 $44,360
Driver/Sales Workers $43,960 $44,360
Waiters and Waitresses $43,910 $35,270
Bartenders $43,870 $35,440
Medical Transcriptionists $43,410 $41,040
Demonstrators and Product Promoters $43,410 $38,500
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,340 $41,750
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $43,140 $37,120
Cooks, Restaurant $43,040 $42,460
Recreation Workers $42,180 $37,020
Bakers $42,110 $38,330
Tutors $41,980 $35,020
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $41,760 $40,560
Helpers--Production Workers $41,710 $38,460
Stockers and Order Fillers $41,530 $37,860
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $41,490 $37,520
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $40,990 $36,940
Retail Salespersons $40,740 $36,910
Animal Caretakers $40,340 $37,650
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $40,110 $36,860
Fast Food and Counter Workers $39,680 $37,300
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $39,580 $37,390
Childcare Workers $39,540 $36,170
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $39,260 $37,500
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $39,240 $36,780
Food Preparation Workers $39,020 $37,010
Cooks, Fast Food $39,000 $37,670
Cooks, Short Order $38,960 $36,900
Material Moving Workers, All Other $38,930 $34,790
Cashiers $38,910 $36,660
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $38,720 $35,030
Parking Attendants $38,390 $37,690
Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,740 $35,800
Dishwashers $37,590 $36,520
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $37,300 $35,200
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $37,080 $35,340
Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,660 $33,460
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators $36,570 $33,850
Amusement and Recreation Attendants $36,520 $34,690