Counselors, All Other Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $59,550 +19.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.63
10th percentile $47,100
90th percentile $99,970
Employed locally 110
National median $49,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,100
    25th
    $56,420
    50th (median)
    $59,550
    75th
    $72,150
    90th
    $99,970

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Counselors, All Other salary vs area income 62% Median Counselors, All Other salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Counselors, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Richmond, VA $108,530
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $107,990
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $107,020
    Virginia $105,140
    Ogden, UT $93,180
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $91,420

    Nearby metros — Counselors, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $91,420
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $66,190
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $64,580
    South Carolina $63,040
    Salinas, CA $62,400
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,900

    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 Counselors, All Other make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Counselors, All Other in Santa Maria, CA is $28.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.71 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Counselors, All Other salaries?

    The median Counselors, All Other salary in Santa Maria, CA is 19.5% above the national median of $49,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Counselors, All Other in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Counselors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $47,100 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,420.