How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Santa Cruz?
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA metro area. That is $27.65 an hour or $4,793 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.65
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,610 | $18.56 | |
| 25th | $46,420 | $22.32 | |
| Median | $57,510 | $27.65 | |
| 75th | $68,410 | $32.89 | |
| 90th | $79,490 | $38.22 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| San Jose, CA | $62,940 |
| San Francisco, CA | $62,110 |
| Napa, CA | $58,810 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $57,720 |
| Salinas, CA | $57,340 |
| Vallejo, CA | $56,270 |
| San Diego, CA | $55,380 |
| Modesto, CA | $55,140 |
| Sacramento, CA | $55,020 |
| Hanford, CA | $54,170 |
| Oxnard, CA | $54,170 |
| Stockton, CA | $53,770 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $53,550 |
| Riverside, CA | $52,920 |
| Visalia, CA | $51,910 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $51,800 |
| Merced, CA | $51,710 |
| Yuba City, CA | $51,480 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $51,010 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $50,960 |
| Fresno, CA | $50,100 |
| Redding, CA | $49,940 |
| Chico, CA | $49,810 |
| El Centro, CA | $49,150 |
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Salaries for every job in Santa Cruz, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Santa Cruz?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA metro area is $27.65 ($57,510 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Santa Cruz than the national average?
Yes: $57,510 against $47,540 nationally, 21% more.
How does Santa Cruz compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $55,400, so Santa Cruz pays 4% more.
Where does Santa Cruz rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
10 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Santa Cruz?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,490 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.