Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $58,840 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.29
10th percentile $45,240
90th percentile $197,310
Employed locally 310
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,240
    25th
    $48,910
    50th (median)
    $58,840
    75th
    $87,650
    90th
    $197,310

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 61% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Real Estate Sales Agents

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $106,340
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $103,930
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $101,370
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $100,440
    New York $97,440
    Walla Walla, WA $94,310

    Nearby metros — Real Estate Sales Agents salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $91,690
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $91,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $88,220
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $87,030
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $78,370
    Yuba City, CA $78,190

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $35,960
    Retail Salespersons $36,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $49,510
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $67,150
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $72,050
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Real Estate Sales Agents make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Santa Maria, CA is $28.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.26 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Real Estate Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Santa Maria, CA is 4.5% above the national median of $56,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Real Estate Sales Agents in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $45,240 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,910.