May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
328 occupations
Across 328 occupations with published wages in Santa Cruz, general internal medicine physicians record the highest median at $430,970 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Santa Cruz
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Cashiers | 2,530 | $37,390 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,430 | $38,620 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,770 | $105,360 |
| Registered Nurses | 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 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $34,320 | 4,470 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $35,640 | 490 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $35,860 | 50 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $35,930 | 1,640 |
| Material Moving Workers, All Other | $35,960 | 50 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $36,050 | 280 |
| Bartenders | $36,100 | 560 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $36,450 | 470 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $36,510 | 390 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $37,150 | 660 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.