Production Workers, All Other Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $37,610 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.08
10th percentile $34,890
90th percentile $91,300
Employed locally 350
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,890
    25th
    $35,850
    50th (median)
    $37,610
    75th
    $49,670
    90th
    $91,300

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Production Workers, All Other salary vs area income 39% Median Production Workers, All Other salary is 61% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Production Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $107,100
    Lewiston, ID-WA $93,420
    Decatur, IL $72,610
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $68,640
    Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $62,280
    Paducah, KY-IL $61,110

    Nearby metros — Production Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Decatur, IL $72,610
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $68,640
    Paducah, KY-IL $61,110
    Merced, CA $60,550
    Modesto, CA $56,750
    Napa, CA $48,210

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,190
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,860
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,150
    Bakers $38,930
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $49,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Production Workers, All Other make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Production Workers, All Other in Santa Maria, CA is $18.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.84 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Production Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Production Workers, All Other salary in Santa Maria, CA is 3.1% below the national median of $38,820. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Production Workers, All Other in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Production Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $34,890 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,850.