Data Scientists Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $113,390 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $54.52
10th percentile $61,920
90th percentile $193,470
Employed locally 200
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,920
    25th
    $79,520
    50th (median)
    $113,390
    75th
    $156,070
    90th
    $193,470

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 118% Median Data Scientists salary is 18% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Data Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Idaho Falls, ID $164,030
    Washington $158,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,830

    Nearby metros — Data Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    California $136,800
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $131,830
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $129,360
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $127,200

    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 Data Scientists make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Santa Maria, CA is $54.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.58 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Santa Maria, CA is 0.7% above the national median of $112,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Data Scientists in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $61,920 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,520.