Salaries in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area
Typical pay for 434 jobs in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area. The median for all workers is $51,690 a year ($24.85 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$51,690
Median hourly
$24.85
Workers
200,760
vs U.S. median
+1%
Highest paying jobs in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrist | $333,300 | 60 |
| Physicians, All Other | $296,960 | 280 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $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 Executive | $195,650 | 360 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $175,400 | 110 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $173,640 | 70 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $171,880 | 70 |
| Lawyer | $170,970 | 700 |
| Dentists, General | $170,940 | 140 |
| Marketing Manager | $170,920 | 340 |
| Managers, All Other | $167,090 | 900 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $165,580 | 200 |
Most common jobs in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Salesperson | 4,490 | $37,200 |
| Cashier | 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 Nurse | 3,280 | $137,360 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,890 | $37,900 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 2,470 | $45,230 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 2,360 | $46,540 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,350 | $37,960 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 2,300 | $43,340 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 2,170 | $101,030 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in California.
All 434 jobs by category
Management Occupations (30)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (23)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (16)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (19)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (15)Community and Social Service Occupations (14)Legal Occupations (3)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (41)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (20)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (32)Healthcare Support Occupations (15)Protective Service Occupations (14)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (15)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (9)Personal Care and Service Occupations (17)Sales and Related Occupations (17)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (39)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (5)Construction and Extraction Occupations (24)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (21)Production Occupations (26)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (19)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $171,880 | $82.63 | 70 |
| Computer Network Architect | $128,990 | $62.02 | 130 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $88,670 | $42.63 | 100 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $128,390 | $61.73 | 670 |
| Computer Programmer | $109,690 | $52.74 | 140 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $120,680 | $58.02 | 720 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $80,520 | $38.71 | 960 |
| Data Scientist | $113,990 | $54.80 | 190 |
| Database Administrator | $104,880 | $50.43 | 90 |
| Database Architect | $159,240 | $76.56 | 40 |
| Information Security Analyst | $130,770 | $62.87 | 140 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $101,310 | $48.71 | 330 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $105,570 | $50.76 | 60 |
| Software Developer | $158,290 | $76.10 | 1,680 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $110,640 | $53.19 | 230 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $103,430 | $49.73 | 190 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineer | $130,870 | $62.92 | 100 |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $103,820 | $49.92 | 220 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $73,930 | $35.54 | 180 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $83,040 | $39.92 | 110 |
| Civil Engineer | $119,980 | $57.68 | 610 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $148,440 | $71.36 | 60 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $85,510 | $41.11 | 130 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $64,030 | $30.78 | 30 |
| Electrical Engineer | $134,640 | $64.73 | 230 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $135,810 | $65.30 | 160 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $76,500 | $36.78 | 110 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,650 | $65.70 | 460 |
| Environmental Engineer | $122,380 | $58.84 | 70 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $84,410 | $40.58 | 100 |
| Industrial Engineer | $119,790 | $57.59 | 380 |
| Mechanical Drafter | $79,180 | $38.07 | 30 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $121,130 | $58.23 | 390 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $71,940 | $34.59 | 60 |
| Surveyor | $100,930 | $48.53 | 100 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $124,840 | $60.02 | 90 |
| Biological Technician | $66,110 | $31.79 | 70 |
| Chemical Technician | $57,610 | $27.70 | 80 |
| Chemist | $85,930 | $41.31 | 110 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $102,120 | $49.10 | 150 |
| Conservation Scientist | $78,340 | $37.66 | 50 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $66,340 | $31.90 | 90 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $105,230 | $50.59 | 130 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | $61,110 | $29.38 | 150 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $62,510 | $30.05 | 160 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $128,620 | $61.84 | 270 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $104,000 | $50.00 | 160 |
| School Psychologist | $128,110 | $61.59 | 110 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $87,260 | $41.95 | 130 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $105,500 | $50.72 | 150 |
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $57,710 | $27.75 | 460 |
| Clergy | $81,280 | $39.08 | 70 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $56,770 | $27.30 | 150 |
| Community Health Worker | $52,000 | $25.00 | 70 |
| Counselors, All Other | $61,620 | $29.62 | 110 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $86,500 | $41.59 | 710 |
| Health Education Specialist | $65,000 | $31.25 | 110 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $93,200 | $44.81 | 150 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $85,450 | $41.08 | 220 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $81,240 | $39.06 | 160 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $43,410 | $20.87 | 250 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $55,160 | $26.52 | 710 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $67,140 | $32.28 | 30 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $63,010 | $30.29 | 860 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $170,970 | $82.20 | 700 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $77,800 | $37.40 | 30 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $80,930 | $38.91 | 360 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Director | $109,500 | $52.64 | 50 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $68,940 | $33.14 | 70 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $71,390 | $34.32 | 50 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $46,710 | — | 380 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $95,170 | $45.76 | 40 |
| Editor | $73,300 | $35.24 | 70 |
| Fashion Designer | $108,220 | $52.03 | 70 |
| Film and Video Editors | $84,780 | $40.76 | 30 |
| Floral Designer | $45,670 | $21.96 | 70 |
| Graphic Designer | $78,500 | $37.74 | 210 |
| Interior Designer | $78,960 | $37.96 | 110 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $82,440 | $39.63 | 70 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other | $94,590 | $45.48 | 90 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $44,720 | $21.50 | 110 |
| Musicians and Singers | — | $35.17 | 50 |
| Photographer | $55,220 | $26.55 | 60 |
| Producers and Directors | $76,860 | $36.95 | 180 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $78,450 | $37.72 | 270 |
| Technical Writer | $104,450 | $50.21 | 60 |
| Writers and Authors | $74,820 | $35.97 | 40 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $51,310 | $24.67 | 610 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $57,560 | $27.68 | 210 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $34,320 | $16.50 | 6,470 |
| Massage Therapist | $43,920 | $21.12 | 170 |
| Medical Assistant | $49,500 | $23.80 | 1,660 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $51,010 | $24.53 | 80 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $48,260 | $23.20 | 100 |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,130 | $22.66 | 1,090 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $86,440 | $41.56 | 40 |
| Orderly | $50,040 | $24.06 | 50 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $41,910 | $20.15 | 100 |
| Phlebotomist | $60,290 | $28.98 | 190 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $36,790 | $17.69 | 120 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $85,150 | $40.94 | 100 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $45,490 | $21.87 | 210 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $94,740 | $45.55 | 470 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $44,530 | $21.41 | 50 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $130,810 | $62.89 | 40 |
| Fire Inspectors and Investigators | $86,830 | $41.74 | 80 |
| Firefighter | $82,250 | $39.54 | 410 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $132,910 | $63.90 | 180 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $161,440 | $77.61 | 110 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $60,860 | $29.26 | 60 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $39,580 | $19.03 | 260 |
| Parking Enforcement Worker | $37,200 | $17.88 | 30 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $120,900 | $58.13 | 730 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $39,910 | $19.19 | 280 |
| Security Guard | $43,250 | $20.79 | 800 |
| Transportation Security Screener | $71,240 | $34.25 | 70 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $35,810 | $17.22 | 1,160 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $65,060 | $31.28 | 520 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $42,700 | $20.53 | 1,430 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $48,210 | $23.18 | 430 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $43,340 | $20.84 | 2,300 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $38,340 | $18.44 | 360 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $35,110 | $16.88 | 1,260 |
| Dishwasher | $37,290 | $17.93 | 1,150 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $42,940 | $20.64 | 5,930 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $47,320 | $22.75 | 1,810 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $36,360 | $17.48 | 290 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $38,470 | $18.50 | 1,490 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $38,740 | $18.62 | 450 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $35,620 | $17.12 | 700 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $35,260 | $16.95 | 3,540 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $58,900 | $28.32 | 280 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $56,670 | $27.25 | 270 |
| Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other | $38,010 | $18.28 | n/a |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $37,900 | $18.22 | 2,890 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $45,230 | $21.74 | 2,470 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $38,400 | $18.46 | 1,780 |
| Pest Control Worker | $47,060 | $22.62 | 140 |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | $41,140 | $19.78 | 60 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $43,570 | $20.95 | 180 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $35,130 | $16.89 | 750 |
| Animal Caretaker | $37,970 | $18.25 | 380 |
| Animal Trainer | $64,430 | $30.98 | n/a |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $35,820 | $17.22 | 70 |
| Childcare Worker | $38,390 | $18.46 | 790 |
| Concierge | $44,840 | $21.56 | 80 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $59,300 | $28.51 | 620 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $57,140 | $27.47 | 160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $55,710 | $26.78 | 130 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $36,760 | $17.68 | 240 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $36,230 | $17.42 | 230 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $43,160 | $20.75 | 80 |
| Recreation Worker | $38,870 | $18.69 | 430 |
| Residential Advisor | $45,340 | $21.80 | 130 |
| Skincare Specialist | $37,430 | $18.00 | 80 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $43,670 | $21.00 | 120 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $35,210 | $16.93 | 160 |
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Sales Agent | $62,360 | $29.98 | 50 |
| Cashier | $36,600 | $17.60 | 4,170 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $43,660 | $20.99 | 750 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $44,520 | $21.41 | 460 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $74,980 | $36.05 | 220 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $51,930 | $24.97 | 1,340 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $83,990 | $40.38 | 350 |
| Parts Salesperson | $44,160 | $21.23 | 240 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $58,000 | $27.88 | 140 |
| Retail Salesperson | $37,200 | $17.89 | 4,490 |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $51,830 | $24.92 | 230 |
| Sales Engineer | $143,970 | $69.22 | 40 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $72,800 | $35.00 | 1,470 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $74,300 | $35.72 | 1,110 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $123,620 | $59.43 | 120 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $67,100 | $32.26 | 590 |
| Travel Agent | $55,260 | $26.57 | 40 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $41,910 | $20.15 | 460 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $36,230 | $17.42 | 11,020 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $36,940 | $17.76 | 130 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $48,520 | $23.33 | 710 |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | $35,420 | $17.03 | 140 |
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Production Occupations
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $53,800 | $25.87 | 30 |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $39,670 | $19.07 | 110 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $60,420 | $29.05 | 350 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $36,920 | $17.75 | 430 |
| Commercial Pilot | $149,200 | — | 60 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $42,730 | $20.55 | 460 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $58,820 | $28.28 | 570 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $55,910 | $26.88 | 1,550 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $42,740 | $20.55 | 570 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $42,560 | $20.46 | 2,100 |
| Light Truck Driver | $43,780 | $21.05 | 950 |
| Material Moving Workers, All Other | $35,780 | $17.20 | 60 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $36,020 | $17.32 | 720 |
| Parking Attendant | $37,100 | $17.84 | 350 |
| Passenger Attendant | $37,970 | $18.26 | 30 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $66,900 | $32.16 | 220 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $40,570 | $19.50 | 290 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $37,960 | $18.25 | 2,350 |
| Traffic Technician | $84,650 | $40.70 | 70 |