Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $54,170 +20.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.05
10th percentile $39,430
90th percentile $79,120
Employed locally 740
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,430
    25th
    $47,320
    50th (median)
    $54,170
    75th
    $63,150
    90th
    $79,120

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 56% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social and Human Service Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $59,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    District of Columbia $57,210

    Nearby metros — Social and Human Service Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $56,700
    Napa, CA $55,470

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $72,380
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $84,660
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,020
    Marriage and Family Therapists $72,150
    Rehabilitation Counselors $45,610
    Healthcare Social Workers $93,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Santa Maria, CA is $26.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.36 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Santa Maria, CA is 20.1% above the national median of $45,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social and Human Service Assistants in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,430 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,320.