Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $44,730 +20.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.51
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $62,090
Employed locally 300
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $38,190
    50th (median)
    $44,730
    75th
    $49,790
    90th
    $62,090

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 47% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Driver/Sales Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    Yuba City, CA $51,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Merced, CA $49,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Fargo, ND-MN $48,920

    Nearby metros — Driver/Sales Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    Yuba City, CA $51,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Merced, CA $49,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Napa, CA $48,270

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,530
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,770
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,220
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,210
    Light Truck Drivers $44,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Driver/Sales Workers make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Santa Maria, CA is $21.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.45 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Driver/Sales Workers salaries?

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 20.5% above the national median of $37,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Driver/Sales Workers in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,190.