How much does an office and administrative support worker make in Santa Maria?
Median yearly pay for office and administrative support workers in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area. That is $23.69 an hour or $4,106 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.69
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 96 of 272
- Jobs in the area
- 320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,510 | $16.59 | |
| 25th | $36,810 | $17.70 | |
| Median | $49,270 | $23.69 | |
| 75th | $70,110 | $33.71 | |
| 90th | $82,710 | $39.76 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for office and administrative support workers.
| Santa Cruz, CA | $72,830 |
| Napa, CA | $62,630 |
| San Jose, CA | $61,790 |
| San Francisco, CA | $61,780 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $59,270 |
| Hanford, CA | $57,100 |
| San Diego, CA | $56,780 |
| Vallejo, CA | $56,430 |
| El Centro, CA | $54,540 |
| Stockton, CA | $53,010 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $52,780 |
| Merced, CA | $52,500 |
| Sacramento, CA | $49,780 |
| Riverside, CA | $48,800 |
| Oxnard, CA | $48,070 |
| Salinas, CA | $47,420 |
| Fresno, CA | $47,130 |
| Redding, CA | $45,170 |
| Visalia, CA | $43,940 |
| Modesto, CA | $40,530 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $39,510 |
| Yuba City, CA | $34,980 |
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Salaries for every job in Santa Maria, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does an office and administrative support worker make an hour in Santa Maria?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area is $23.69 ($49,270 a year).
Do office and administrative support workers make more in Santa Maria than the national average?
Yes: $49,270 against $45,670 nationally, 8% more.
How does Santa Maria compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $54,020, so Santa Maria pays 9% less.
Where does Santa Maria rank for office and administrative support worker pay?
96 of 272 metro areas with data.
How much does an office and administrative support worker make starting out in Santa Maria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,710 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.