Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Santa Maria
433 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Santa Maria belongs to Home Health and Personal Care Aides, at $34,320 per year. The highest is $333,300.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $34,320 | 6,470 | |
| 2 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $35,110 | 1,260 | |
| 3 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $35,130 | 750 | |
| 4 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $35,210 | 160 | |
| 5 | Waiters and Waitresses | $35,260 | 3,540 | |
| 6 | Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | $35,420 | 140 | |
| 7 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $35,620 | 700 | |
| 8 | Material Moving Workers, All Other | $35,780 | 60 | |
| 9 | Bartenders | $35,810 | 1,160 | |
| 10 | Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $35,820 | 70 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrists | $333,300 | 60 |
| Physicians, All Other | $296,960 | 280 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $287,230 | 440 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $207,900 | 340 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $207,760 | 700 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $202,030 | 30 |
| Chief Executives | $195,650 | 360 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $175,400 | 110 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $173,640 | 70 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $171,880 | 70 |
| Lawyers | $170,970 | 700 |
| Dentists, General | $170,940 | 140 |
| Marketing Managers | $170,920 | 340 |
| Managers, All Other | $167,090 | 900 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $165,580 | 200 |
| Human Resources Managers | $165,160 | 210 |
| Financial Managers | $164,270 | 760 |
| Pharmacists | $162,520 | 290 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $161,440 | 110 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $159,950 | 360 |
| Database Architects | $159,240 | 40 |
| Veterinarians | $158,840 | 140 |
| Physician Assistants | $158,360 | 210 |
| Software Developers | $158,290 | 1,680 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $153,950 | 150 |
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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