Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Santa Maria
433 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Santa Maria belongs to Psychiatrists, at $333,300 per year. The lowest published median is $34,320.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $34,320 | 6,470 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $35,110 | 1,260 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $35,130 | 750 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $35,210 | 160 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $35,260 | 3,540 |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | $35,420 | 140 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $35,620 | 700 |
| Material Moving Workers, All Other | $35,780 | 60 |
| Bartenders | $35,810 | 1,160 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $35,820 | 70 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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