Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $67,150 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $32.28
10th percentile $38,050
90th percentile $151,620
Employed locally 1,340
National median $66,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,050
    25th
    $46,900
    50th (median)
    $67,150
    75th
    $102,210
    90th
    $151,620

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary vs area income 70% Median Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,100
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $101,560
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $101,170
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $93,760
    Boulder, CO $91,530

    Nearby metros — Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,100
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,300
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $79,860
    California $79,410
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $78,770
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $74,250

    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, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$72,050
    Counter and Rental Clerks$38,550
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$74,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in Santa Maria, CA is $32.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.80 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salaries?

    The median Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary in Santa Maria, CA is 1.3% above the national median of $66,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel (10th percentile) earn around $38,050 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,900.