Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $130,750 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $62.86
10th percentile $96,300
90th percentile $196,160
Employed locally 160
National median $127,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,300
    25th
    $107,270
    50th (median)
    $130,750
    75th
    $163,530
    90th
    $196,160

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary vs area income 136% Median Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary is 36% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $195,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $185,200
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $179,050
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $169,090
    District of Columbia $161,570
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,180

    Nearby metros — Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $195,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $185,200
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $179,050
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,180
    California $154,670
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $153,110

    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
    Electrical Engineers$134,620
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$105,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electronics Engineers, Except Computer make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Santa Maria, CA is $62.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.23 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salaries?

    The median Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in Santa Maria, CA is 2.5% above the national median of $127,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (10th percentile) earn around $96,300 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,270.