Nurse Practitioners Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $171,150 +32.5% vs national
Median hourly $82.28
10th percentile $129,030
90th percentile $203,790
Employed locally 210
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $129,030
    25th
    $146,920
    50th (median)
    $171,150
    75th
    $173,180
    90th
    $203,790

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 178% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 78% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270
    California $166,610

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270
    California $166,610

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,640
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,130
    Family Medicine Physicians $287,230
    Physical Therapists $121,330
    Dental Hygienists $132,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Santa Maria, CA is $82.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $106.09 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Santa Maria, CA is 32.5% above the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $129,030 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $146,920.