What is the average salary in Santa Maria, CA?
$71,240a year
Average yearly pay across 434 jobs with official data in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $34.25
- Jobs with data
- 434
- Workers counted
- 193,410
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Psychiatrist | $333,300 |
| Physician | $297,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $287,200 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $207,900 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $207,800 |
| Economics Teacher | $202,000 |
| Chief Executive | $195,700 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $175,400 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $173,600 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientist | $171,900 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Farmworker and Laborer | $36,230 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $34,320 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $42,940 |
| Retail Salesperson | $37,200 |
| Cashier | $36,600 |
| Office Clerk | $55,620 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $35,260 |
| General and Operations Manager | $111,400 |
| Registered Nurse | $137,400 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | $37,900 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$106,800
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$207,900
- Chief Executive$195,700
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$207,800
- Construction Manager$132,600
- Education Administrator$160,000
- Education Administrator$154,000
- Education Administrator$104,100
- Education and Childcare Administrator$65,480
- Entertainment and Recreation Manager$80,440
- Facilities Manager$113,800
- Farmer$142,600
- Financial Manager$164,300
- Food Service Manager$78,570
- Fundraising Manager$153,900
- General and Operations Manager$111,400
- Human Resources Manager$165,200
- Industrial Production Manager$130,600
- Lodging Manager$75,430
- Manager$167,100
- Marketing Manager$170,900
- Medical and Health Services Manager$130,300
- Natural Sciences Manager$175,400
- Property$75,750
- Public Relations Manager$153,000
- Purchasing Manager$134,000
- Sales Manager$107,200
- Social and Community Service Manager$79,920
- Training and Development Manager$140,200
- Transportation$115,900
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$91,610
- Budget Analyst$110,500
- Business Operations Specialist$89,340
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$82,040
- Claims Adjuster$99,660
- Compensation$89,590
- Compliance Officer$85,780
- Cost Estimator$77,730
- Credit Counselor$62,500
- Financial and Investment Analyst$97,720
- Financial Specialist$78,590
- Fundraiser$81,910
- Human Resources Specialist$80,340
- Labor Relations Specialist$108,800
- Loan Officer$86,200
- Logistician$92,540
- Management Analyst$99,990
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$79,710
- Meeting$71,100
- Personal Financial Advisor$124,400
- Project Management Specialist$106,300
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$95,730
- Training and Development Specialist$75,890
Computer and mathematical
- Computer and Information Research Scientist$171,900
- Computer Network Architect$129,000
- Computer Network Support Specialist$88,670
- Computer Occupation$128,400
- Computer Programmer$109,700
- Computer Systems Analyst$120,700
- Computer User Support Specialist$80,520
- Data Scientist$114,000
- Database Administrator$104,900
- Database Architect$159,200
- Information Security Analyst$130,800
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$101,300
- Operations Research Analyst$105,600
- Software Developer$158,300
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$110,600
- Web and Digital Interface Designer$103,400
Architecture and engineering
- Aerospace Engineer$130,900
- Architect$103,800
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$73,930
- Civil Engineer$120,000
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$83,040
- Computer Hardware Engineer$148,400
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$85,510
- Electrical and Electronics Drafter$64,030
- Electrical Engineer$134,600
- Electronics Engineer$135,800
- Engineer$136,700
- Engineering Technologist and Technician$76,500
- Environmental Engineer$122,400
- Industrial Engineer$119,800
- Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$84,410
- Mechanical Drafter$79,180
- Mechanical Engineer$121,100
- Surveying and Mapping Technician$71,940
- Surveyor$100,900
Life, physical, and social science
- Biological Scientist$124,800
- Biological Technician$66,110
- Chemical Technician$57,610
- Chemist$85,930
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$102,100
- Conservation Scientist$78,340
- Environmental Science and Protection Technician$66,340
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$105,200
- Forest and Conservation Technician$61,110
- Life$62,510
- Medical Scientist$128,600
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$104,000
- School Psychologist$128,100
- Social Scientist and Related Worker$87,260
- Urban and Regional Planner$105,500
Community and social service
- Child$57,710
- Clergy$81,280
- Community and Social Service Specialist$56,770
- Community Health Worker$52,000
- Counselor$61,620
- Educational$86,500
- Health Education Specialist$65,000
- Healthcare Social Worker$93,200
- Marriage and Family Therapist$85,450
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$81,240
- Rehabilitation Counselor$43,410
- Social and Human Service Assistant$55,160
- Social Worker$67,140
- Substance Abuse$63,010
Legal
- Lawyer$171,000
- Legal Support Worker$77,800
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$80,930
Educational instruction and library
- Area$145,500
- Art$78,000
- Atmospheric$100,700
- Biological Science Teacher$109,400
- Business Teacher$103,000
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$76,250
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$126,200
- Chemistry Teacher$94,580
- Communications Teacher$110,300
- Computer Science Teacher$173,600
- Curator$71,380
- Economics Teacher$202,000
- Educational Instruction and Library Worker$48,930
- Elementary School Teacher$101,000
- Engineering Teacher$128,400
- English Language and Literature Teacher$99,850
- Foreign Language and Literature Teacher$103,200
- Health Specialties Teacher$104,100
- Instructional Coordinator$95,790
- Kindergarten Teacher$102,500
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$94,380
- Library Science Teacher$113,300
- Library Technician$56,160
- Mathematical Science Teacher$132,000
- Middle School Teacher$80,100
- Museum Technician and Conservator$51,170
- Nursing Instructor and Teacher$79,640
- Physics Teacher$105,800
- Postsecondary Teacher$71,200
- Preschool Teacher$48,130
- Psychology Teacher$103,800
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher$77,160
- Secondary School Teacher$102,800
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$47,300
- Special Education Teacher$98,940
- Special Education Teacher$107,400
- Substitute Teacher$62,310
- Teacher and Instructor$78,820
- Teaching Assistant$50,310
- Teaching Assistant$46,540
- Tutor$39,130
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Art Director$109,500
- Audio and Video Technician$68,940
- Camera Operator$71,390
- Coach and Scout$46,710
- Commercial and Industrial Designer$95,170
- Editor$73,300
- Fashion Designer$108,200
- Film and Video Editor$84,780
- Floral Designer$45,670
- Graphic Designer$78,500
- Interior Designer$78,960
- Interpreter and Translator$82,440
- Media and Communication Equipment Worker$94,590
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$44,720
- Musician and Singer$73,150
- Photographer$55,220
- Producer and Director$76,860
- Public Relations Specialist$78,450
- Technical Writer$104,500
- Writer and Author$74,820
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$60,800
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$53,640
- Dental Hygienist$136,000
- Dentist$170,900
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$132,500
- Dietetic Technician$40,490
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$102,100
- Emergency Medical Technician$39,310
- Family Medicine Physician$287,200
- General Internal Medicine Physician$81,550
- Health Technologist and Technician$59,560
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$79,010
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist$125,700
- Medical Records Specialist$61,950
- Nurse Practitioner$165,600
- Occupational Therapist$125,900
- Optician$55,680
- Optometrist$140,200
- Pharmacist$162,500
- Pharmacy Technician$56,580
- Physical Therapist$128,700
- Physician$297,000
- Physician Assistant$158,400
- Psychiatric Technician$63,510
- Psychiatrist$333,300
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$110,800
- Registered Nurse$137,400
- Respiratory Therapist$108,600
- Speech-Language Pathologist$126,900
- Surgical Technologist$78,510
- Veterinarian$158,800
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$58,490
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$51,310
- Healthcare Support Worker$57,560
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$34,320
- Massage Therapist$43,920
- Medical Assistant$49,500
- Medical Equipment Preparer$51,010
- Medical Transcriptionist$48,260
- Nursing Assistant$47,130
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$86,440
- Orderly$50,040
- Pharmacy Aide$41,910
- Phlebotomist$60,290
- Physical Therapist Aide$36,790
- Physical Therapist Assistant$85,150
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$45,490
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$94,740
- Crossing Guard and Flagger$44,530
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$130,800
- Fire Inspector and Investigator$86,830
- Firefighter$82,250
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$132,900
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$161,400
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$60,860
- Lifeguard$39,580
- Parking Enforcement Worker$37,200
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$120,900
- Protective Service Worker$39,910
- Security Guard$43,250
- Transportation Security Screener$71,240
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$35,810
- Chef and Head Cook$65,060
- Cook$42,700
- Cook$48,210
- Cook$43,340
- Cook$38,340
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$35,110
- Dishwasher$37,290
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$42,940
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$47,320
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker$36,360
- Food Preparation Worker$38,470
- Food Server$38,740
- Host and Hostess$35,620
- Waiter and Waitress$35,260
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$58,900
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$56,670
- Grounds Maintenance Worker$38,010
- Janitor and Cleaner$37,900
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$45,230
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$38,400
- Pest Control Worker$47,060
- Pesticide Handler$41,140
- Tree Trimmer and Pruner$43,570
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$35,130
- Animal Caretaker$37,970
- Animal Trainer$64,430
- Baggage Porter and Bellhop$35,820
- Childcare Worker$38,390
- Concierge$44,840
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$59,300
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$57,140
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$55,710
- Hairdresser$36,760
- Manicurist and Pedicurist$36,230
- Personal Care and Service Worker$43,160
- Recreation Worker$38,870
- Residential Advisor$45,340
- Skincare Specialist$37,430
- Tour and Travel Guide$43,670
- Usher$35,210
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$62,360
- Cashier$36,600
- Counter and Rental Clerk$43,660
- Demonstrator and Product Promoter$44,520
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$74,980
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$51,930
- Insurance Sales Agent$83,990
- Parts Salesperson$44,160
- Real Estate Sales Agent$58,000
- Retail Salesperson$37,200
- Sale and Related Worker$51,830
- Sales Engineer$144,000
- Sales Representative$123,600
- Sales Representative$74,300
- Sales Representatives of Service$72,800
- Security$67,100
- Travel Agent$55,260
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$61,640
- Billing and Posting Clerk$51,930
- Bookkeeping$60,170
- Courier and Messenger$39,630
- Court$62,380
- Customer Service Representative$49,080
- Data Entry Keyer$39,520
- Dispatcher$50,130
- Eligibility Interviewer$66,220
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$82,740
- File Clerk$48,400
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$76,370
- Hotel$37,860
- Human Resources Assistant$51,790
- Information and Record Clerk$65,610
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$61,460
- Interviewer$54,950
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$74,360
- Library Assistant$54,590
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$61,630
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$49,730
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$49,270
- Office Clerk$55,620
- Order Clerk$48,430
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$57,970
- Postal Service Clerk$65,600
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$61,130
- Postal Service Mail Sorter$61,710
- Procurement Clerk$53,800
- Production$67,480
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$84,410
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$44,270
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agent and Travel Clerk$43,710
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$51,800
- Shipping$48,100
- Switchboard Operator$44,680
- Teller$48,060
- Weigher$46,120
- Word Processor and Typist$57,820
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Agricultural Equipment Operator$41,910
- Farmworker$36,940
- Farmworker and Laborer$36,230
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming$48,520
- Grader and Sorter$35,420
Construction and extraction
- Brickmason and Blockmason$63,600
- Carpenter$75,140
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$59,450
- Construction and Building Inspector$112,600
- Construction Laborer$56,140
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$64,370
- Electrician$75,290
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$89,190
- Glazier$66,520
- Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$51,260
- Helper$44,590
- Helpers--Brickmason$49,940
- Helpers--Electrician$50,160
- Helpers--Pipelayer$63,210
- Highway Maintenance Worker$66,550
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$81,500
- Painter$56,420
- Plasterer and Stucco Mason$60,130
- Plumber$61,000
- Roofer$61,390
- Sheet Metal Worker$70,420
- Solar Photovoltaic Installer$59,960
- Taper$61,870
- Tile and Stone Setter$58,680
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$78,470
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$63,360
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$61,110
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$70,060
- Computer$48,220
- Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$97,920
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$82,240
- Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$46,970
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$91,050
- Heating$78,640
- Helpers--Installation$42,680
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$67,890
- Installation$48,460
- Locksmith and Safe Repairer$62,050
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$52,780
- Maintenance Worker$60,370
- Medical Equipment Repairer$66,660
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$77,560
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$75,690
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$95,340
- Tire Repairer and Changer$37,740
Production
- Baker$43,630
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$44,360
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$48,130
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$61,770
- Coating$49,820
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$60,100
- Dental Laboratory Technician$49,660
- Electrical$62,200
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$69,250
- Food Batchmaker$37,580
- Helpers--Production Worker$42,320
- Inspector$56,890
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$37,730
- Machinist$58,690
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$46,250
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$58,140
- Molder$52,090
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$38,040
- Presser$38,700
- Printing Press Operator$45,530
- Production Worker$45,670
- Separating$50,900
- Sewing Machine Operator$39,420
- Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$64,150
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$85,960
- Welder$52,800
Transportation and material moving
- Airfield Operations Specialist$53,800
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$39,670
- Bus Driver$60,420
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$36,920
- Commercial Pilot$149,200
- Driver/Sales Worker$42,730
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$58,820
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$55,910
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$42,740
- Laborer and Freight$42,560
- Light Truck Driver$43,780
- Material Moving Worker$35,780
- Packer and Packager$36,020
- Parking Attendant$37,100
- Passenger Attendant$37,970
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$66,900
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$40,570
- Stocker and Order Filler$37,960
- Traffic Technician$84,650
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Santa Maria, CA?
About $71,240 a year ($34.25 an hour): the average of the 434 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Santa Maria, CA?
Psychiatrist ($333,300), Physician ($297,000), Family Medicine Physician ($287,200).
What are the most common jobs in Santa Maria, CA?
Farmworker and Laborer (11,020 jobs), Home Health and Personal Care Aide (6,470 jobs), Fast Food and Counter Worker (5,930 jobs).
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.