Computer Programmers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $106,210 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $51.06
10th percentile $70,850
90th percentile $135,520
Employed locally 140
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,850
    25th
    $80,620
    50th (median)
    $106,210
    75th
    $133,270
    90th
    $135,520

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 111% Median Computer Programmers salary is 11% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Programmers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $167,970
    Boulder, CO $162,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    Washington $158,820
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $136,880
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560

    Nearby metros — Computer Programmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,000
    California $116,220
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $115,190
    Visalia, CA $111,200

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$163,020
    Computer User Support Specialists$78,260
    Computer Occupations, All Other$125,090
    Computer Systems Analysts$124,090
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$105,820
    Web and Digital Interface Designers$100,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Santa Maria, CA is $51.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.47 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 7.6% above the national median of $98,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Programmers in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $70,850 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,620.