Engineers, All Other Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $127,770 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly $61.43
10th percentile $78,400
90th percentile $184,700
Employed locally 390
National median $117,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,400
    25th
    $106,710
    50th (median)
    $127,770
    75th
    $157,910
    90th
    $184,700

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Engineers, All Other salary vs area income 133% Median Engineers, All Other salary is 33% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Engineers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $163,260
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $162,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $157,770
    Lexington Park, MD $157,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,140

    Nearby metros — Engineers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $157,770
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,140
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $142,400
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $132,840
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $130,550
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $129,480

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $106,430
    Mechanical Engineers $122,760
    Industrial Engineers $124,990
    Electrical Engineers $134,620
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $105,440
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Engineers, All Other make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Engineers, All Other in Santa Maria, CA is $61.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.23 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Engineers, All Other salaries?

    The median Engineers, All Other salary in Santa Maria, CA is 8.5% above the national median of $117,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Engineers, All Other in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Engineers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $78,400 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,710.