Social Workers, All Other Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $60,580 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.13
10th percentile $45,240
90th percentile $114,590
Employed locally 50
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,240
    25th
    $53,530
    50th (median)
    $60,580
    75th
    $76,500
    90th
    $114,590

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 63% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Reno, NV $142,290
    Chico, CA $120,100
    Nevada $109,220
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $109,220
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,780
    Hawaii $108,780

    Nearby metros — Social Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chico, CA $120,100
    Vallejo, CA $101,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $96,680
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $93,080
    South Carolina $91,940
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $86,900

    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
    Social and Human Service Assistants $54,170
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,020
    Marriage and Family Therapists $72,150
    Rehabilitation Counselors $45,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Workers, All Other make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Santa Maria, CA is $29.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.51 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Social Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Santa Maria, CA is 12.8% below the national median of $69,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $45,240 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,530.