Web Developers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $115,730 +27.3% vs national
Median hourly $55.64
10th percentile $49,600
90th percentile $207,450
Employed locally 90
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,600
    25th
    $71,300
    50th (median)
    $115,730
    75th
    $139,040
    90th
    $207,450

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 121% Median Web Developers salary is 21% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Web Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,490
    Rochester, MN $127,700
    Columbia, SC $126,380
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $126,040
    Vallejo, CA $123,370

    Nearby metros — Web Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,490
    Vallejo, CA $123,370
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $117,560
    California $117,380
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $104,820

    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
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $100,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in Santa Maria, CA is $55.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Web Developers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 27.3% above the national median of $90,930. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn around $49,600 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,300.