Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $100,240 +19.5% vs national
Median hourly $48.19
10th percentile $54,170
90th percentile $144,890
Employed locally 160
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,170
    25th
    $71,360
    50th (median)
    $100,240
    75th
    $123,510
    90th
    $144,890

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 104% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 4% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $132,230
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,600
    District of Columbia $115,710
    Niles, MI $113,680
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $113,120
    Lawrence, KS $109,740

    Nearby metros — Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $132,230
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,600
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $101,920
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $101,060
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $100,730
    Vallejo, CA $100,000

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$105,750
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$131,170
    Biological Scientists, All Other$111,220
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$95,100
    Urban and Regional Planners$102,300
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$92,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Health and Safety Specialists make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Santa Maria, CA is $48.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.72 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salaries?

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Santa Maria, CA is 19.5% above the national median of $83,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $54,170 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,360.