SOC 15-1232 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer User Support Specialists — Santa Maria
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA · 10 metro areas compared
In Santa Maria, CA the median wage for Computer User Support Specialists reaches $80,520 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Santa Maria, CA the median wage for Computer User Support Specialists reaches $80,520 a year. That is 30.2% more than the national median of $61,860. Pay ranges from under $57,280 at the tenth percentile to more than $102,770 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $68,760 to $85,660.
Employment stands at 960, or 4.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Sacramento records the highest median at $106,040. Of the 433 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 161st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,280 | −7.4% |
| 25th | $68,760 | +11.2% |
| Median (50th) | $80,520 | +30.2% |
| 75th | $85,660 | +38.5% |
| 90th | $102,770 | +66.1% |
| Mean | $80,720 | +30.5% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento | $106,040 | 13,820 | |
| 2 | San Jose | $93,590 | 5,790 | |
| 3 | San Francisco | $89,440 | 10,770 | |
| 4 | Vallejo | $81,280 | 330 | |
| 5 | Napa | $79,050 | 160 | |
| 6 | Yuba City | $78,420 | 160 | |
| 7 | Santa Rosa | $76,900 | 520 | |
| 8 | Santa Cruz | $75,720 | 210 | |
| 9 | El Centro | $75,460 | 130 | |
| 10 | Los Angeles | $75,070 | 20,660 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Santa Maria run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $80,520 buys what $72,737 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 17.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$80,520as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$72,737US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,520 a year, 30.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $57,280 to $102,770 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 960 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sacramento, at $106,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Santa Maria, CA?
The median annual wage is $80,520, or $38.71 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $61,860, so pay in Santa Maria, CA is 30.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Santa Maria, CA earns more than $102,770 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $57,280 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Sacramento, at $106,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 960 jobs in this occupation in Santa Maria, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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