Sales and Related Workers, All Other Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $50,840 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.44
10th percentile $34,760
90th percentile $97,680
Employed locally 230
National median $46,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,760
    25th
    $38,390
    50th (median)
    $50,840
    75th
    $69,380
    90th
    $97,680

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales and Related Workers, All Other salary vs area income 53% Median Sales and Related Workers, All Other salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales and Related Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $100,340
    Bellingham, WA $81,120
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $78,280
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $77,340
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $77,230
    Urban Honolulu, HI $73,330

    Nearby metros — Sales and Related Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $77,340
    Napa, CA $71,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,690
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $53,250
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $52,420
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $52,170

    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 Sales and Related Workers, All Other make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Sales and Related Workers, All Other in Santa Maria, CA is $24.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.57 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Sales and Related Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Sales and Related Workers, All Other salary in Santa Maria, CA is 9.6% above the national median of $46,370. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Sales and Related Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $34,760 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,390.