Construction Managers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $126,220 +18% vs national
Median hourly $60.68
10th percentile $79,120
90th percentile $182,480
Employed locally 290
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,120
    25th
    $97,880
    50th (median)
    $126,220
    75th
    $148,800
    90th
    $182,480

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 132% Median Construction Managers salary is 32% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,870
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $156,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $151,980
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $151,590
    Massachusetts $147,750
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $140,980

    Nearby metros — Construction Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,870
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $156,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $151,980
    El Centro, CA $133,970
    Napa, CA $133,370
    Vallejo, CA $131,880

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $110,030
    Sales Managers $118,110
    Managers, All Other $162,530
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $200,790
    Financial Managers $163,740
    Medical and Health Services Managers $130,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Santa Maria, CA is $60.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.81 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 18% above the national median of $106,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction Managers in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $79,120 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,880.