Residential Advisors Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $44,300 +13.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.30
10th percentile $36,580
90th percentile $63,880
Employed locally 120
National median $39,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,580
    25th
    $43,570
    50th (median)
    $44,300
    75th
    $60,000
    90th
    $63,880

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Residential Advisors salary vs area income 46% Median Residential Advisors salary is 54% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Residential Advisors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,120
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $53,840
    Salinas, CA $53,590
    Missoula, MT $53,250
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $52,750

    Nearby metros — Residential Advisors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,120
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $53,840
    Salinas, CA $53,590
    Ithaca, NY $51,360
    Napa, CA $51,000

    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 Residential Advisors make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Residential Advisors in Santa Maria, CA is $21.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.43 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Residential Advisors salaries?

    The median Residential Advisors salary in Santa Maria, CA is 13.1% above the national median of $39,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Residential Advisors in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Residential Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $36,580 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,570.