May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Santa Maria
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
433 occupations
Across 433 occupations with published wages in Santa Maria, psychiatrists record the highest median at $333,300 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Santa Maria
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 11,020 | $36,230 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 6,470 | $34,320 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,930 | $42,940 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,490 | $37,200 |
| Cashiers | 4,170 | $36,600 |
| Office Clerks, General | 3,630 | $55,620 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 3,540 | $35,260 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,410 | $111,390 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,280 | $137,360 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,890 | $37,900 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.