Financial and Investment Analysts Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $94,990 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $45.67
10th percentile $65,560
90th percentile $166,420
Employed locally 410
National median $101,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,560
    25th
    $81,850
    50th (median)
    $94,990
    75th
    $126,360
    90th
    $166,420

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial and Investment Analysts salary vs area income 99% Median Financial and Investment Analysts salary is 1% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Financial and Investment Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $213,940
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $213,940
    Wyoming $213,940
    Cheyenne, WY $158,400
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $149,480
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $146,540

    Nearby metros — Financial and Investment Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,470
    California $111,100
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $110,450
    Salinas, CA $107,570
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $104,610

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$80,220
    Accountants and Auditors$88,160
    Project Management Specialists$107,060
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$78,140
    Human Resources Specialists$77,880
    Management Analysts$102,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial and Investment Analysts make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Financial and Investment Analysts in Santa Maria, CA is $45.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.26 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Financial and Investment Analysts salaries?

    The median Financial and Investment Analysts salary in Santa Maria, CA is 6.3% below the national median of $101,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Financial and Investment Analysts in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Financial and Investment Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $65,560 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,850.