Environmental Engineers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $120,290 +15.5% vs national
Median hourly $57.83
10th percentile $81,150
90th percentile $160,600
Employed locally 50
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,150
    25th
    $106,180
    50th (median)
    $120,290
    75th
    $138,810
    90th
    $160,600

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 125% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 25% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $140,760
    Bend, OR $140,590
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $138,700
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,090

    Nearby metros — Environmental Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $138,700
    Redding, CA $137,810
    Vallejo, CA $136,640
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $134,700
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,830

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $106,430
    Mechanical Engineers $122,760
    Engineers, All Other $127,770
    Industrial Engineers $124,990
    Electrical Engineers $134,620
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $105,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Santa Maria, CA is $57.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 15.5% above the national median of $104,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $81,150 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,180.