Editors Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $66,980 -11% vs national
Median hourly $32.20
10th percentile $36,180
90th percentile $118,960
Employed locally 80
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,180
    25th
    $45,260
    50th (median)
    $66,980
    75th
    $82,760
    90th
    $118,960

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 70% Median Editors salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Editors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,720
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $99,220
    New York $98,620
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,270
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $94,750
    Delaware $91,700

    Nearby metros — Editors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,720
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,270
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $94,750
    California $90,570
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $90,570
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $79,370

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $45,020
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $42,150
    Interior Designers $79,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Santa Maria, CA is $32.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.90 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Santa Maria, CA is 11% below the national median of $75,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $36,180 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,260.