Cost of hiring in the Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetro area
Bookkeeper is the largest of these 14 jobs in the Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetro area, with about 730 people1. Medians run from $41,360 a year for virtual receptionists to $103,670 for project coordinators.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in the Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetro area
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant | +11.3% | 560 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | +8.8% | 320 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | +8.0% | 350 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | +7.8% | 310 | |
| Paralegal | +1.9% | 90 | |
| Payroll Specialist | +1.4% | 100 | |
| Project Coordinator | +1.3% | 250 | |
| Bookkeeper | +0.5% | 730 | |
| Office Manager | +0.1% | 540 | |
| Recruiter | -0.1% | 210 | |
| Executive Assistant | -1.2% | 160 | |
| Accountant | -7.0% | 390 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -8.9% | 240 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -18.3% | 150 |
The employer pays more than the wage: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, so a $50,900 median for bookkeepers, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $65,677 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
the Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetro area against the US
The Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetro area pays above the US median for 7 of the 14 roles, most of all for administrative assistants (+11.3%) and virtual receptionists (+8.8%), and below it for 4, furthest for marketing specialists (-18.3%). For bookkeepers, office managers and recruiters it is within 1% of the US figure. The middle gap across all 14 is +0.9%: overall, pay here is close to the US level. Its best national standing is for customer support specialists, #35 of 520 areas by median pay; its lowest is for marketing specialists, #211 of 516.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, the Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetro area has more payroll specialists (2.3% of these jobs here, against 1.0% nationally) and bookkeepers (16.6% against 8.8%), and fewer customer support specialists (7.0% against 16.7%) and marketing specialists (3.4% against 5.8%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; Atlanta-Sandy Springs, GA is nearest, at +0.7%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park, MD | +1.2% | 14 | 6,240 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | +1.2% | 17 | 19,610 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California (Nonmetro) | +0.9% (this area) | 14 | 4,400 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs, GA | +0.7% | 17 | 326,670 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie, NY | +0.7% | 17 | 25,620 |
| Yakima, WA | +0.6% | 15 | 7,020 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, project coordinators in the Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetro area span $58,730–$208,390, the widest band (3.5×); virtual receptionists the narrowest, $37,240–$51,800. Offers cluster nearer the median than nationally for 11 of 14 roles, sales development representatives most ($37,980–$148,840 across the US). Budget from the median for marketing specialists, sales development representatives, paralegals and 1 more role: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($76,550 against a $64,370 median for marketing specialists).
the Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetro area against California
Against California as a whole, the Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetro area pays less for every one of the 14 roles with a statewide figure. It comes closest for customer support specialists (-2.6%) and is furthest below for marketing specialists (-32.0%). Its best rank within California is #14 of 28 areas, for customer support specialists.
Other areas in California
By jobs in these roles, the Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetro area is #25 of 28 areas in California. The table shows the areas closest to it in size, from Santa Cruz-Watsonville to Hanford-Corcoran.
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | 8,310 | 17 |
| North Coast Region of California (Nonmetro) | 7,960 | 16 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California (Nonmetro) | 7,880 | 17 |
| Chico, CA | 6,010 | 17 |
| Napa, CA | 5,760 | 17 |
| Redding, CA | 5,630 | 16 |
| Merced, CA | 4,770 | 16 |
| El Centro, CA | 3,630 | 16 |
| Yuba City, CA | 3,570 | 15 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | 2,580 | 15 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in the Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetro area?
Of the 14 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $103,670 a year, about $133,768 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $41,360.
Is hiring in the Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetro area cheaper than the US median?
For 4 of the 14 roles, yes, most of all marketing specialists (-18.3%). 7 pay more than the US median, led by administrative assistants (+11.3%).
Sources
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