Customer Service Representatives Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $46,480 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.35
10th percentile $37,030
90th percentile $68,640
Employed locally 1,480
National median $42,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,030
    25th
    $39,450
    50th (median)
    $46,480
    75th
    $58,340
    90th
    $68,640

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Customer Service Representatives salary vs area income 48% Median Customer Service Representatives salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Customer Service Representatives

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,400
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $51,090
    Napa, CA $50,910
    Midland, MI $49,930
    District of Columbia $49,210

    Nearby metros — Customer Service Representatives salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,400
    Napa, CA $50,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $49,060
    Vallejo, CA $48,230
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $48,150

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $53,780
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,570
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $58,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $70,420
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $41,600
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $48,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Customer Service Representatives make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Customer Service Representatives in Santa Maria, CA is $22.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.18 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Customer Service Representatives salaries?

    The median Customer Service Representatives salary in Santa Maria, CA is 8.5% above the national median of $42,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Customer Service Representatives in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Customer Service Representatives (10th percentile) earn around $37,030 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,450.