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Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Ops - Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Circulatory Restoration
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Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Watsonville, CA
Pay for regulatory affairs specialists in the Watsonville area centers on $39.58 per hour, or about $82,320 a year. The lower quarter earns under $31.51 and the upper quarter over $50.72. That ranks 46th of 383 U.S. metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay, and 153rd of 339 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Watsonville and what they pay.
- $39.58median pay per hour, Santa Cruz
- $32–$51typical range per hour
- 210employed in the metro area
- 110cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in Watsonville, CA
The metro median is 11% below the California statewide median of $44.40 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.70 per hour. BLS counts about 210 compliance officers employed in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville metro area, 2.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.81).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.31 | $50,560 | 36% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $31.51 | $65,540 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $39.58 | $82,320 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.72 | $105,500 | 35% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $65.76 | $136,780 | 74% above U.S. median |
How Watsonville ranks
- 46th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 153rd of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 10th of 24 California metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for regulatory affairs specialist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Compliance Officers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Watsonville
- Overall prices in Santa Cruz-Watsonville run 10% above the U.S. average (index 109.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 64% above the U.S. average (index 164.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $39.58 median hour buys what $36.02 buys at the national price level, 4% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,425
- Per year: $71,244
- Per month: $5,937
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Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilroy, CA | 12 mi | $56.97/hr | 60,390 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 15 mi | $39.58/hr | 62,581 |
| Salinas, CA | 18 mi | $43.92/hr | 160,783 |
| San Jose, CA | 26 mi | $56.97/hr | 997,368 |
| Cupertino, CA | 31 mi | $56.97/hr | 58,710 |
| Santa Clara, CA | 32 mi | $56.97/hr | 133,132 |
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What employers ask for, and tax basics in California
Regulatory affairs specialists prepare and manage submissions and keep products compliant with agency rules.
- Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field
- Knowledge of FDA and international requirements; RAC is a plus
- Technical writing and documentation skills
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Common questions
How much do regulatory affairs specialists make in Watsonville, CA?
Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville metro area have a median pay of $39.58 per hour, about $82,320 a year. The middle half earn between $31.51 and $50.72 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Watsonville a good place for regulatory affairs specialists once cost of living is counted?
Santa Cruz-Watsonville ranks 153rd of 339 metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 46th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% above the U.S. average.
Do I need a California license to work in Watsonville as a regulatory affairs specialist?
Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
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- MerckNorth Wales, PA · 1 posting$72.40/ hr$56–$89
- Johnson & JohnsonRaritan, NJ · 1 posting$57.78/ hr$44–$71
- Capital Health SystemPennington, NJ · 1 posting$52.58/ hr$45–$60
- Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 1 posting$49.72/ hr$40–$60
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