Project Management Specialists Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $107,060 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $51.47
10th percentile $64,110
90th percentile $167,150
Employed locally 1,100
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,110
    25th
    $80,800
    50th (median)
    $107,060
    75th
    $133,080
    90th
    $167,150

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 112% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 12% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Project Management Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,530
    Boulder, CO $125,960
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,390
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $123,670
    Huntsville, AL $122,430

    Nearby metros — Project Management Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,530
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $118,210
    California $111,300
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $110,010
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $109,700

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,220
    Accountants and Auditors $88,160
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $78,140
    Human Resources Specialists $77,880
    Management Analysts $102,260
    Training and Development Specialists $60,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Project Management Specialists make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Santa Maria, CA is $51.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.35 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Project Management Specialists salaries?

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Santa Maria, CA is 6.3% above the national median of $100,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Project Management Specialists in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $64,110 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,800.