Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $63,890 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.72
10th percentile $45,590
90th percentile $96,140
Employed locally 40
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,590
    25th
    $56,590
    50th (median)
    $63,890
    75th
    $78,540
    90th
    $96,140

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 67% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance Workers, Machinery

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,110
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $91,190
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $89,950
    Wyoming $85,830
    Columbus, IN $82,930
    Clarksville, TN-KY $82,290

    Nearby metros — Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,290
    Vallejo, CA $78,780
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $76,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,080
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $73,030
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $72,350

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,460
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance Workers, Machinery make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Santa Maria, CA is $30.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.43 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Maintenance Workers, Machinery salaries?

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Santa Maria, CA is 5.6% above the national median of $60,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $45,590 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,590.