Recreation Workers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $37,130 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.85
10th percentile $33,520
90th percentile $59,890
Employed locally 640
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,520
    25th
    $34,080
    50th (median)
    $37,130
    75th
    $44,500
    90th
    $59,890

    Santa Maria economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Recreation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $54,990
    Fairbanks-College, AK $46,480
    District of Columbia $45,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,110
    Rapid City, SD $44,150

    Nearby metros — Recreation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $54,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,070
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,630
    Napa, CA $39,220
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,900
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $38,500

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $54,480
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $34,970
    Childcare Workers $36,060
    Animal Caretakers $36,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $49,650
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $34,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Santa Maria, CA is $17.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.62 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 4.9% above the national median of $35,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Recreation Workers in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,520 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,080.