How much does a residential advisor make in Santa Cruz?
$46,440a year
Median yearly pay for residential advisors in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA metro area. That is $22.33 an hour or $3,870 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.33
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 279
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,760Median: $46,440Highest 10%: $83,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,760 | $17.67 | |
| 25th | $41,640 | $20.02 | |
| Median | $46,440 | $22.33 | |
| 75th | $60,610 | $29.14 | |
| 90th | $83,870 | $40.32 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for residential advisors.
| San Jose, CA | $55,800 |
| San Francisco, CA | $54,510 |
| Vallejo, CA | $51,170 |
| Stockton, CA | $47,150 |
| Oxnard, CA | $47,110 |
| Sacramento, CA | $46,840 |
| Modesto, CA | $46,590 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $46,270 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,140 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $45,340 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $45,240 |
| Fresno, CA | $43,930 |
| San Diego, CA | $43,810 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $43,540 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $43,260 |
| Visalia, CA | $42,920 |
| Chico, CA | $38,930 |
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Salaries for every job in Santa Cruz, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a residential advisor make an hour in Santa Cruz?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA metro area is $22.33 ($46,440 a year).
Do residential advisors make more in Santa Cruz than the national average?
Yes: $46,440 against $42,240 nationally, 10% more.
How does Santa Cruz compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $46,650, so Santa Cruz pays 0% more.
Where does Santa Cruz rank for residential advisor pay?
64 of 279 metro areas with data.
How much does a residential advisor make starting out in Santa Cruz?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,870 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.