Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $56,090 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.97
10th percentile $37,140
90th percentile $83,550
Employed locally 150
National median $54,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,140
    25th
    $50,210
    50th (median)
    $56,090
    75th
    $66,980
    90th
    $83,550

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 58% Median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    State College, PA $87,960
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $84,610
    Columbus, OH $79,160
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $77,720
    Ithaca, NY $76,010
    Bismarck, ND $75,630

    Nearby metros — Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Ithaca, NY $76,010
    Utica-Rome, NY $70,370
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $69,080
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $67,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $66,060
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $63,760

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $72,380
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $84,660
    Social and Human Service Assistants $54,170
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,020
    Marriage and Family Therapists $72,150
    Rehabilitation Counselors $45,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Santa Maria, CA is $26.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.09 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salaries?

    The median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary in Santa Maria, CA is 2.1% above the national median of $54,940. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $37,140 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,210.