Web and Digital Interface Designers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $100,130 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $48.14
10th percentile $49,900
90th percentile $168,520
Employed locally 250
National median $98,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,900
    25th
    $69,680
    50th (median)
    $100,130
    75th
    $136,560
    90th
    $168,520

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Web and Digital Interface Designers salary vs area income 104% Median Web and Digital Interface Designers salary is 4% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Web and Digital Interface Designers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $178,100
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,980
    Binghamton, NY $136,760
    Boulder, CO $134,360
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $132,310
    California $130,240

    Nearby metros — Web and Digital Interface Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $178,100
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,980
    California $130,240
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $114,400
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $108,300
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $103,610

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $163,020
    Computer User Support Specialists $78,260
    Computer Occupations, All Other $125,090
    Computer Systems Analysts $124,090
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $105,820
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $101,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Web and Digital Interface Designers make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Web and Digital Interface Designers in Santa Maria, CA is $48.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $89.85 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Web and Digital Interface Designers salaries?

    The median Web and Digital Interface Designers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 2.1% above the national median of $98,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Web and Digital Interface Designers in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Web and Digital Interface Designers (10th percentile) earn around $49,900 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,680.