How much does a recreation worker make in Santa Maria?
$38,870a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area. That is $18.69 an hour or $3,239 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.69
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,090Median: $38,870Highest 10%: $67,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,090 | $16.87 | |
| 25th | $36,920 | $17.75 | |
| Median | $38,870 | $18.69 | |
| 75th | $49,220 | $23.66 | |
| 90th | $67,840 | $32.62 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for recreation workers.
| San Jose, CA | $57,580 |
| San Francisco, CA | $46,290 |
| Napa, CA | $42,670 |
| San Diego, CA | $40,380 |
| Yuba City, CA | $40,100 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $40,010 |
| Vallejo, CA | $38,990 |
| Oxnard, CA | $38,930 |
| Sacramento, CA | $38,820 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $38,790 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $38,340 |
| Salinas, CA | $38,260 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $38,060 |
| Stockton, CA | $37,960 |
| Riverside, CA | $37,850 |
| Modesto, CA | $37,230 |
| Fresno, CA | $37,080 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $37,010 |
| Merced, CA | $36,790 |
| Visalia, CA | $36,630 |
| Hanford, CA | $35,970 |
| Chico, CA | $35,320 |
| Redding, CA | $35,230 |
| El Centro, CA | $34,900 |
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Salaries for every job in Santa Maria, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Santa Maria?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area is $18.69 ($38,870 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Santa Maria than the national average?
Yes: $38,870 against $36,560 nationally, 6% more.
How does Santa Maria compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $39,780, so Santa Maria pays 2% less.
Where does Santa Maria rank for recreation worker pay?
35 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Santa Maria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,840 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.