Software Developers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $163,020 +22.5% vs national
Median hourly $78.38
10th percentile $99,360
90th percentile $213,440
Employed locally 2,030
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,360
    25th
    $124,720
    50th (median)
    $163,020
    75th
    $170,570
    90th
    $213,440

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 170% Median Software Developers salary is 70% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Virgin Islands $162,820

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $161,380
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $159,240
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $155,330

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$78,260
    Computer Occupations, All Other$125,090
    Computer Systems Analysts$124,090
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$105,820
    Web and Digital Interface Designers$100,130
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$101,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Santa Maria, CA is $78.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.73 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 22.5% above the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $99,360 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $124,720.