Assistant Professor Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

8 certified H-1B filings

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Assistant Professor in Santa Cruz is $132,063 — 9% above the national median of $121,514.

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$132,063
Average
$79,237
Min Est.
$237,712
Max Est.
8
Filings

Top Employers for Assistant Professor in Santa Cruz

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
University of California, Santa Cruz $132,063 8
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Assistant Professor in Other Cities

Houston, TX
$157,752
159 filings
New York, NY
$152,845
156 filings
Atlanta, GA
$207,514
111 filings
Birmingham, AL
$189,693
110 filings
Boston, MA
$166,509
104 filings
Milwaukee, WI
$276,691
102 filings
Baltimore, MD
$138,606
90 filings
College Station, TX
$114,220
85 filings

Other Roles in Santa Cruz

Postdoctoral Scholar ($77,728) Assistant Project Scientist ($88,750)
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Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.