Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $141,020 +35.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $86,620
90th percentile $176,370
Employed locally 410
National median $104,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,620
    25th
    $122,970
    50th (median)
    $141,020
    75th
    $164,390
    90th
    $176,370

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary vs area income 147% Median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary is 47% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $171,470
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $170,150
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $165,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,500
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $162,250
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $161,370

    Nearby metros — Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,500
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $160,750
    Salinas, CA $159,590
    El Centro, CA $158,330
    Visalia, CA $158,230
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $156,670

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $110,030
    Sales Managers $118,110
    Managers, All Other $162,530
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $200,790
    Financial Managers $163,740
    Medical and Health Services Managers $130,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Santa Maria, CA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salaries?

    The median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary in Santa Maria, CA is 35.5% above the national median of $104,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary (10th percentile) earn around $86,620 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $122,970.