Electrical Engineers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $134,620 +20.3% vs national
Median hourly $64.72
10th percentile $80,960
90th percentile —
Employed locally 260
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,960
    25th
    $99,090
    50th (median)
    $134,620
    75th
    $167,810

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 140% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 40% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Nearby metros — Electrical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670
    California $140,360
    Vallejo, CA $139,840
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $134,900

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $106,430
    Engineers, All Other $127,770
    Mechanical Engineers $122,760
    Industrial Engineers $124,990
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $105,440
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Santa Maria, CA is $64.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.74 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 20.3% above the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $80,960 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,090.