Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $50,460 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.26
10th percentile $37,410
90th percentile $77,240
Employed locally 1,980
National median $48,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,410
    25th
    $45,110
    50th (median)
    $50,460
    75th
    $63,410
    90th
    $77,240

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary vs area income 53% Median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,470
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,300
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $61,570
    Sheboygan, WI $60,610
    District of Columbia $60,600
    Napa, CA $60,510

    Nearby metros — Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,470
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,300
    Napa, CA $60,510
    Vallejo, CA $60,500
    Modesto, CA $60,040
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $58,400

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $64,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $83,980
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $50,370
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $74,890
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,810
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $77,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance and Repair Workers, General make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Santa Maria, CA is $24.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.05 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salaries?

    The median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary in Santa Maria, CA is 3.8% above the national median of $48,620. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (10th percentile) earn around $37,410 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,110.