Salaries in Santa Maria, CA

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA • 461 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Psychiatrists $333,30060
      Family Medicine Physicians $287,230440
      Chief Executives $205,680380
      Economics Teachers, Postsecondary $202,03030
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $200,790760
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $196,810330
      Natural Sciences Managers $175,400110
      Computer and Information Research Scientists $171,88070
      Nurse Practitioners $171,150210
      Lawyers $170,380600
      Geography Teachers, Postsecondary $169,67040
      Marketing Managers $166,690360
      Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $166,63080
      Pharmacists $165,810260
      Computer Hardware Engineers $164,970160
      Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $163,95040
      Financial Managers $163,740730
      Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $163,46040
      Software Developers $163,0202,030
      Managers, All Other $162,530910
      Physicians, All Other $160,190
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $158,38090
      Veterinarians $157,860130
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $157,520110
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $156,85070
      Human Resources Managers $150,930220
      Physician Assistants $150,840130
      Physical Scientists, All Other $147,32030
      Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $147,06030
      Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $142,33040
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $141,020410
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $140,98090
      Purchasing Managers $140,38040
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $136,85070
      Sales Engineers $136,38030
      Optometrists $134,82030
      Electrical Engineers $134,620260
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $133,600160
      Registered Nurses $133,4703,140
      Training and Development Managers $132,92040
      Database Architects $132,07030
      Dental Hygienists $132,010280
      Information Security Analysts $131,620130
      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $131,170180
      Medical and Health Services Managers $130,930700
      Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $130,750160
      Fundraising Managers $130,61080
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $129,62070
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $129,37040
      Aerospace Engineers $129,230130
      Speech-Language Pathologists $128,700160
      Industrial Production Managers $128,460310
      Personal Financial Advisors $128,370320
      Engineers, All Other $127,770390
      Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $127,64040
      School Psychologists $127,030130
      Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $126,39080
      Construction Managers $126,220290
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $125,66030
      Computer Occupations, All Other $125,090780
      Industrial Engineers $124,990280
      Dentists, General $124,450190
      Computer Systems Analysts $124,090650
      Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers $123,38050
      Public Relations Managers $123,03050
      Mechanical Engineers $122,760390
      Art Directors $122,50050
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $122,060140
      Physical Therapists $121,330290
      Environmental Engineers $120,29050
      Occupational Therapists $119,920140
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $119,580720
      Sales Managers $118,110960
      Computer Network Architects $117,710160
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $117,50060
      Web Developers $115,73090
      Database Administrators $113,67080
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $113,660110
      Data Scientists $113,390200
      Sociologists $111,75050
      Biological Scientists, All Other $111,220170
      General and Operations Managers $110,0303,440
      Labor Relations Specialists $109,92040
      Technical Writers $109,48060
      Construction and Building Inspectors $109,070220
      Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary $108,72030
      Budget Analysts $108,63080
      Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $108,05060
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $107,96050
      Administrative Services Managers $107,470420
      Project Management Specialists $107,0601,100
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $106,990260
      Commercial Pilots $106,64070
      Facilities Managers $106,620210
      Civil Engineers $106,430550
      Computer Programmers $106,210140
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $105,820350
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $105,750210
      Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $105,440220
      Respiratory Therapists $104,890100
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $104,810250
      Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $104,14050
      Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $103,70070
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $103,31030
      Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $102,62090
      Urban and Regional Planners $102,300140
      Management Analysts $102,260670
      Surveyors $102,160
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $101,980130
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $101,840210
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $101,04080
      Special Education Teachers, All Other $100,940130
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $100,750220
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $100,240160
      Fashion Designers $100,23090
      Web and Digital Interface Designers $100,130250
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $100,0601,910
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,9301,210
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $99,530100
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $99,170210
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $98,670120
      Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians $98,64060
      Education Administrators, All Other $98,410120
      Instructional Coordinators $98,410330
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $95,93090
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,100150
      Financial and Investment Analysts $94,990410
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $94,79040
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $94,740470
      Healthcare Social Workers $93,430190
      Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $92,790140
      Logisticians $92,610230
      Chemists $92,18070
      Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other $90,69090
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $90,050750
      Insurance Sales Agents $89,030350
      Operations Research Analysts $88,98080
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $88,610140
      Accountants and Auditors $88,1601,500
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $87,350120
      Fire Inspectors and Investigators $85,87080
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $84,70090
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $84,660760
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $84,530120
      Financial Specialists, All Other $84,360110
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $83,980550
      Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $83,94050
      Fundraisers $83,560210
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $83,260260
      Traffic Technicians $82,99090
      Physical Therapist Assistants $82,43070
      Compliance Officers $82,220390
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $82,220510
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $81,890430
      General Internal Medicine Physicians $81,550150
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $81,300380
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $80,810100
      Film and Video Editors $80,80040
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $80,70030
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $80,520110
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $80,50070
      Computer Network Support Specialists $80,430130
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $80,43030
      Clergy $80,37080
      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $80,370130
      Commercial and Industrial Designers $80,25030
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,2201,560
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $79,640100
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $79,410420
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $79,4001,390
      Interior Designers $79,350100
      Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $79,320120
      Public Relations Specialists $79,110260
      Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $79,00040
      Sheet Metal Workers $78,93090
      Loan Officers $78,780190
      Graphic Designers $78,500210
      Surgical Technologists $78,270130
      Computer User Support Specialists $78,260950
      Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $78,17080
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $78,140970
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $77,990400
      Producers and Directors $77,950140
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $77,900490
      Human Resources Specialists $77,880850
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $77,830160
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $77,520190
      Mechanical Drafters $76,96030
      Social and Community Service Managers $76,880420
      Food Service Managers $76,670450
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,640740
      Legal Support Workers, All Other $76,34040
      Electricians $75,780560
      Cost Estimators $75,620270
      Lodging Managers $75,490120
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $75,40050
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $74,890260
      Firefighters $74,860300
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $74,620100
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $74,100610
      Food Scientists and Technologists $73,65030
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $72,380800
      Chefs and Head Cooks $72,220390
      Interpreters and Translators $72,16080
      Marriage and Family Therapists $72,150240
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $72,0501,120
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,860550
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $71,61050
      Curators $71,38030
      Psychiatric Technicians $71,09050
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $70,52040
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $70,4201,720
      Soil and Plant Scientists $70,29030
      Conservation Scientists $70,26030
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $69,220240
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $68,110170
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $67,1501,340
      Editors $66,98080
      Audio and Video Technicians $65,70080
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $65,56060
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $65,230130
      Medical Equipment Repairers $65,07070
      Highway Maintenance Workers $64,88090
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $64,790310
      Postal Service Clerks $64,73070
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,470210
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $64,390130
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $64,290120
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $64,060410
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $64,060570
      Electrical and Electronics Drafters $64,03030
      Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $64,000480
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $63,89040
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,810200
      Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $63,690180
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $63,580120
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $63,400410
      Glaziers $63,37070
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $63,150100
      Carpenters $63,040990
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $63,010570
      Social Science Research Assistants $62,87040
      Health Education Specialists $62,810130
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $62,480200
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $62,450130
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $62,250100
      Plasterers and Stucco Masons $62,060170
      Locksmiths and Safe Repairers $62,05030
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $61,98030
      Tapers $61,870110
      Tree Trimmers and Pruners $61,700190
      Phlebotomists $61,350250
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $61,350150
      Roofers $61,280330
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $60,980310
      Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,950100
      Photographers $60,91050
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,790660
      Credit Counselors $60,71050
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $60,67050
      Social Workers, All Other $60,58050
      Animal Trainers $60,39050
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $60,320180
      Media and Communication Workers, All Other $60,21040
      Training and Development Specialists $60,170500
      Biological Technicians $60,16080
      Solar Photovoltaic Installers $59,960100
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $59,810220
      Counselors, All Other $59,550110
      Bill and Account Collectors $59,520130
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,270620
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,020420
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $58,88080
      Real Estate Sales Agents $58,840310
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $58,6501,800
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $58,520230
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $58,390340
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,240630
      Tile and Stone Setters $58,070170
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $58,060200
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $58,06090
      Personal Service Managers, All Other $57,95050
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,2201,560
      Machinists $57,210180
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $57,040260
      Transportation Security Screeners $56,99070
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,830220
      Construction Laborers $56,4901,060
      Medical Records Specialists $56,470200
      Chemical Technicians $56,16070
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $56,090150
      Library Technicians $56,020150
      Bus Drivers, School $55,860220
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $55,610120
      Procurement Clerks $55,35070
      Travel Agents $55,26040
      Word Processors and Typists $54,54060
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $54,480650
      Social and Human Service Assistants $54,170740
      Advertising Sales Agents $54,15070
      Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $54,03090
      Airfield Operations Specialists $53,80030
      Office Clerks, General $53,7803,810
      News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $53,68040
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,5701,970
      Opticians, Dispensing $53,45060
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $53,390440
      Library Assistants, Clerical $53,04080
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $53,030230
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $52,36050
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $52,300300
      Medical Equipment Preparers $52,22060
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $52,060370
      Writers and Authors $52,00080
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $52,000110
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,870280
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $50,840230
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,4601,980
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $50,41070
      Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $50,40040
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $50,370260
      Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $50,330640
      Community Health Workers $50,30060
      Helpers--Electricians $50,16050
      First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $50,050610
      Orderlies $50,04050
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $49,990360
      Medical Assistants $49,7101,390
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $49,650210
      Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $49,590110
      Dental Assistants $49,570590
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $49,5101,350
      Billing and Posting Clerks $49,500380
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $49,4701,030
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $49,34040
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $49,320170
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $49,22090
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $49,160140
      Pharmacy Technicians $49,130470
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $49,090840
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $48,970170
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $48,760690
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $48,340160
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $48,330930
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $48,230270
      Fence Erectors $47,98050
      Museum Technicians and Conservators $47,90050
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $47,88050
      Dental Laboratory Technicians $47,46060
      Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters $47,41050
      Order Clerks $47,140130
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $46,760410
      Bicycle Repairers $46,69040
      Customer Service Representatives $46,4801,480
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,2901,700
      Nursing Assistants $46,1901,140
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,1901,010
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $46,08040
      Pest Control Workers $45,930140
      Rehabilitation Counselors $45,610200
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $45,600740
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $45,470810
      Tellers $45,280260
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,190580
      Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other $45,060
      Coaches and Scouts $45,020430
      Tutors $44,940280
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,9302,120
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,77070
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $44,74040
      Printing Press Operators $44,730100
      Driver/Sales Workers $44,730300
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $44,6302,340
      File Clerks $44,33080
      Residential Advisors $44,300120
      Light Truck Drivers $44,280850
      Floral Designers $44,13070
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $44,030290
      Medical Transcriptionists $43,930100
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $43,800110
      Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $43,71060
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,550570
      Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other $43,46040
      Cooks, Restaurant $43,3202,320
      Concierges $42,76080
      Security Guards $42,730840
      Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $42,22060
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $42,150130
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $41,860190
      Tire Repairers and Changers $41,810110
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $41,60090
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $41,6001,020
      Agricultural Equipment Operators $41,510480
      Helpers--Production Workers $41,500170
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $41,18040
      Parts Salespersons $41,160260
      Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants $41,02040
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $40,250110
      Data Entry Keyers $39,710160
      Agricultural Workers, All Other $39,63040
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $39,470320
      Emergency Medical Technicians $39,310
      Sewing Machine Operators $39,31060
      Tour and Travel Guides $39,220130
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,150450
      Dietetic Technicians $39,10070
      Massage Therapists $39,070220
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $38,960120
      Bakers $38,930430
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $38,910300
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $38,860170
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,7702,190
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $38,750290
      Counter and Rental Clerks $38,550780
      Couriers and Messengers $38,340110
      Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $38,30070
      Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $37,68060
      Production Workers, All Other $37,610350
      Cooks, Short Order $37,600360
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $37,5502,890
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $37,5301,800
      Stockers and Order Fillers $37,5302,440
      Parking Enforcement Workers $37,20030
      Food Preparation Workers $37,1801,390
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $37,180650
      Passenger Attendants $37,15050
      Recreation Workers $37,130640
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $37,060340
      Cooks, Fast Food $37,0101,610
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $36,9605,870
      Animal Caretakers $36,930360
      Pharmacy Aides $36,91070
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $36,850160
      Demonstrators and Product Promoters $36,830400
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $36,72011,720
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $36,700390
      Food Batchmakers $36,560110
      Retail Salespersons $36,4804,160
      Parking Attendants $36,430360
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $36,26040
      Dishwashers $36,2501,200
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $36,25060
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,230440
      Skincare Specialists $36,220100
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,210910
      Baggage Porters and Bellhops $36,19080
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $36,190170
      Childcare Workers $36,060440
      Cashiers $35,9604,420
      Material Moving Workers, All Other $35,80070
      Physical Therapist Aides $35,510110
      Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $35,270130
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $34,970650
      Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $34,770310
      Manicurists and Pedicurists $34,760190
      Bartenders $34,7501,220
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $34,670670
      Waiters and Waitresses $34,3403,710
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $34,320130
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $34,2701,440
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,5405,710