How much does a childcare worker make in Santa Maria?
$38,390a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area. That is $18.46 an hour or $3,199 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.46
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,410Median: $38,390Highest 10%: $51,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,410 | $17.02 | |
| 25th | $37,250 | $17.91 | |
| Median | $38,390 | $18.46 | |
| 75th | $44,210 | $21.25 | |
| 90th | $51,450 | $24.74 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| San Jose, CA | $45,720 |
| San Francisco, CA | $44,540 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $42,860 |
| Modesto, CA | $41,920 |
| Napa, CA | $41,570 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $41,260 |
| Riverside, CA | $40,210 |
| Stockton, CA | $40,010 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $39,890 |
| San Diego, CA | $39,800 |
| Salinas, CA | $39,520 |
| Vallejo, CA | $38,850 |
| Sacramento, CA | $38,390 |
| Oxnard, CA | $38,340 |
| El Centro, CA | $38,220 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $38,050 |
| Redding, CA | $37,820 |
| Yuba City, CA | $37,550 |
| Visalia, CA | $37,190 |
| Hanford, CA | $36,890 |
| Chico, CA | $36,660 |
| Merced, CA | $36,590 |
| Fresno, CA | $36,480 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $36,190 |
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Salaries for every job in Santa Maria, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Santa Maria?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area is $18.46 ($38,390 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Santa Maria than the national average?
Yes: $38,390 against $34,980 nationally, 10% more.
How does Santa Maria compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $40,020, so Santa Maria pays 4% less.
Where does Santa Maria rank for childcare worker pay?
30 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Santa Maria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,450 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.