Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $42,220 +11.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.30
10th percentile $35,170
90th percentile $88,190
Employed locally 60
National median $37,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,170
    25th
    $35,710
    50th (median)
    $42,220
    75th
    $46,270
    90th
    $88,190

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other salary vs area income 44% Median Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Green Bay, WI $73,520
    Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $55,710
    Salinas, CA $54,160
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $49,450
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $49,260
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $49,160

    Nearby metros — Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salinas, CA $54,160
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,520
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $42,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $41,390
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $40,600
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $39,490

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$54,480
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$34,970
    Recreation Workers$37,130
    Childcare Workers$36,060
    Animal Caretakers$36,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$49,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other in Santa Maria, CA is $20.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.37 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other salary in Santa Maria, CA is 11.4% above the national median of $37,900. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $35,170 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,710.