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Salaries in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Browse salary data for 439 occupations in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA area. The average median salary across all occupations is $76,017.

Occupations

439

Avg Median Salary

$76,017

Highest Paying

$205,680

Area Type

metro

Highest Paying Jobs in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

All Occupations in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Sorted by median salary (highest first)

OccupationMedian SalaryEmployed
Chief Executives$205,680380
Computer and Information Systems Managers$200,790760
Architectural and Engineering Managers$196,810330
Nurse Practitioners$171,150210
Lawyers$170,380600
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary$169,67040
Marketing Managers$166,690360
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$166,63080
Pharmacists$165,810260
Computer Hardware Engineers$164,970160
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$163,95040
Financial Managers$163,740730
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$163,46040
Software Developers$163,0202,030
Managers, All Other$162,530910
Physicians, All Other$160,190N/A
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$158,38090
Veterinarians$157,860130
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$157,520110
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$156,85070
Human Resources Managers$150,930220
Physician Assistants$150,840130
Physical Scientists, All Other$147,32030
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$147,06030
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$142,33040
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$141,020410
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$140,98090
Purchasing Managers$140,38040
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$136,85070
Sales Engineers$136,38030
Optometrists$134,82030
Electrical Engineers$134,620260
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$133,600160
Registered Nurses$133,4703,140
Training and Development Managers$132,92040
Database Architects$132,07030
Dental Hygienists$132,010280
Information Security Analysts$131,620130
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$131,170180
Medical and Health Services Managers$130,930700
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$130,750160
Fundraising Managers$130,61080
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$129,62070
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$129,37040
Aerospace Engineers$129,230130
Speech-Language Pathologists$128,700160
Industrial Production Managers$128,460310
Personal Financial Advisors$128,370320
Engineers, All Other$127,770390
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$127,64040
School Psychologists$127,030130
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$126,39080
Construction Managers$126,220290
Computer Occupations, All Other$125,090780
Industrial Engineers$124,990280
Dentists, General$124,450190
Computer Systems Analysts$124,090650
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$123,38050
Public Relations Managers$123,03050
Mechanical Engineers$122,760390
Art Directors$122,50050
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$122,060140
Physical Therapists$121,330290
Environmental Engineers$120,29050
Occupational Therapists$119,920140
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$119,580720
Sales Managers$118,110960
Computer Network Architects$117,710160
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$117,50060
Web Developers$115,73090
Database Administrators$113,67080
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$113,660110
Data Scientists$113,390200
Sociologists$111,75050
Biological Scientists, All Other$111,220170
General and Operations Managers$110,0303,440
Labor Relations Specialists$109,92040
Technical Writers$109,48060
Construction and Building Inspectors$109,070220
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$108,72030
Budget Analysts$108,63080
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$108,05060
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$107,96050
Administrative Services Managers$107,470420
Project Management Specialists$107,0601,100
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$106,990260
Commercial Pilots$106,64070
Facilities Managers$106,620210
Civil Engineers$106,430550
Computer Programmers$106,210140
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$105,820350
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$105,750210
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$105,440220
Respiratory Therapists$104,890100
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$104,810250
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$104,14050
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$103,70070
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$103,31030
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$102,62090
Urban and Regional Planners$102,300140
Management Analysts$102,260670
Surveyors$102,160N/A
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$101,980130
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$101,840210
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$101,04080
Special Education Teachers, All Other$100,940130
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$100,750220
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$100,240160
Fashion Designers$100,23090
Web and Digital Interface Designers$100,130250
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$100,0601,910
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,9301,210
Dietitians and Nutritionists$99,530100
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$99,170210
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$98,670120
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$98,64060
Instructional Coordinators$98,410330
Education Administrators, All Other$98,410120
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$95,93090
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$95,100150
Financial and Investment Analysts$94,990410
Property Appraisers and Assessors$94,79040
Healthcare Social Workers$93,430190
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$92,790140
Logisticians$92,610230
Chemists$92,18070
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$90,69090
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$90,050750
Insurance Sales Agents$89,030350
Operations Research Analysts$88,98080
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$88,610140
Accountants and Auditors$88,1601,500
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$87,350120
Fire Inspectors and Investigators$85,87080
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$84,70090
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$84,660760
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$84,530120
Financial Specialists, All Other$84,360110
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$83,980550
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$83,94050
Fundraisers$83,560210
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$83,260260
Traffic Technicians$82,99090
Physical Therapist Assistants$82,43070
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$82,220510
Compliance Officers$82,220390
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$81,890430
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$81,300380
Public Safety Telecommunicators$80,810100
Film and Video Editors$80,80040
Occupational Therapy Assistants$80,70030
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$80,520110
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$80,50070
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$80,43030
Computer Network Support Specialists$80,430130
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$80,370130
Clergy$80,37080
Commercial and Industrial Designers$80,25030
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$80,2201,560
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$79,410420
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$79,4001,390
Interior Designers$79,350100
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$79,320120
Public Relations Specialists$79,110260
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$79,00040
Sheet Metal Workers$78,93090
Loan Officers$78,780190
Surgical Technologists$78,270130
Computer User Support Specialists$78,260950
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$78,17080
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$78,140970
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$77,990400
Producers and Directors$77,950140
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$77,900490
Human Resources Specialists$77,880850
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$77,830160
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$77,520190
Mechanical Drafters$76,96030
Social and Community Service Managers$76,880420
Food Service Managers$76,670450
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$76,640740
Legal Support Workers, All Other$76,34040
Electricians$75,780560
Cost Estimators$75,620270
Lodging Managers$75,490120
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$75,40050
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$74,890260
Firefighters$74,860300
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$74,620100
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$74,100610
Food Scientists and Technologists$73,65030
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors$72,380800
Chefs and Head Cooks$72,220390
Interpreters and Translators$72,16080
Marriage and Family Therapists$72,150240
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$72,0501,120
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71,860550
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$71,61050
Psychiatric Technicians$71,09050
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70,52040
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$70,4201,720
Soil and Plant Scientists$70,29030
Conservation Scientists$70,26030
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$69,220240
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$68,110170
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$67,1501,340
Editors$66,98080
Audio and Video Technicians$65,70080
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$65,56060
Forest and Conservation Technicians$65,230130
Medical Equipment Repairers$65,07070
Highway Maintenance Workers$64,88090
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$64,790310
Postal Service Clerks$64,73070
Architectural and Civil Drafters$64,470210
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$64,390130
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$64,290120
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$64,060410
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$64,060570
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$64,000480
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$63,89040
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,810200
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$63,690180
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$63,580120
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$63,400410
Glaziers$63,37070
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$63,150100
Carpenters$63,040990
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$63,010570
Social Science Research Assistants$62,87040
Health Education Specialists$62,810130
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$62,480200
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$62,450130
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$62,250100
Plasterers and Stucco Masons$62,060170
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$61,98030
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$61,700190
Phlebotomists$61,350250
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$61,350150
Roofers$61,280330
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$60,980310
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,950100
Photographers$60,91050
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,790660
Credit Counselors$60,71050
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$60,67050
Social Workers, All Other$60,58050
Animal Trainers$60,39050
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$60,320180
Media and Communication Workers, All Other$60,21040
Training and Development Specialists$60,170500
Biological Technicians$60,16080
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$59,810220
Counselors, All Other$59,550110
Bill and Account Collectors$59,520130
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,270620
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59,020420
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$58,88080
Real Estate Sales Agents$58,840310
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$58,6501,800
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$58,520230
Postal Service Mail Carriers$58,390340
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$58,240630
Tile and Stone Setters$58,070170
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$58,06090
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$58,060200
Personal Service Managers, All Other$57,95050
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,2201,560
Machinists$57,210180
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$57,040260
Transportation Security Screeners$56,99070
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56,830220
Construction Laborers$56,4901,060
Medical Records Specialists$56,470200
Chemical Technicians$56,16070
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$56,090150
Library Technicians$56,020150
Bus Drivers, School$55,860220
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$55,610120
Procurement Clerks$55,35070
Word Processors and Typists$54,54060
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$54,480650
Social and Human Service Assistants$54,170740
Advertising Sales Agents$54,15070
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$54,03090
Office Clerks, General$53,7803,810
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$53,68040
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$53,5701,970
Opticians, Dispensing$53,45060
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$53,390440
Library Assistants, Clerical$53,04080
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$53,030230
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52,36050
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52,300300
Medical Equipment Preparers$52,22060
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$52,060370
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$52,000110
Writers and Authors$52,00080
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$50,870280
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$50,840230
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50,4601,980
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$50,41070
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$50,40040
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$50,370260
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$50,330640
Community Health Workers$50,30060
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$50,050610
Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers$49,990360
Medical Assistants$49,7101,390
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$49,650210
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$49,590110
Dental Assistants$49,570590
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49,5101,350
Billing and Posting Clerks$49,500380
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$49,4701,030
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$49,34040
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$49,320170
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$49,22090
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$49,160140
Pharmacy Technicians$49,130470
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$49,090840
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$48,970170
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$48,760690
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$48,340160
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48,330930
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$48,230270
Fence Erectors$47,98050
Museum Technicians and Conservators$47,90050
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$47,88050
Dental Laboratory Technicians$47,46060
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$47,41050
Order Clerks$47,140130
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$46,760410
Bicycle Repairers$46,69040
Customer Service Representatives$46,4801,480
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$46,2901,700
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46,1901,010
Nursing Assistants$46,1901,140
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$46,08040
Pest Control Workers$45,930140
Rehabilitation Counselors$45,610200
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45,600740
Self-Enrichment Teachers$45,470810
Tellers$45,280260
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$45,190580
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$45,060N/A
Coaches and Scouts$45,020430
Tutors$44,940280
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$44,9302,120
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,77070
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$44,74040
Driver/Sales Workers$44,730300
Printing Press Operators$44,730100
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$44,6302,340
File Clerks$44,33080
Residential Advisors$44,300120
Light Truck Drivers$44,280850
Floral Designers$44,13070
Butchers and Meat Cutters$44,030290
Medical Transcriptionists$43,930100
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$43,800110
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43,550570
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$43,46040
Cooks, Restaurant$43,3202,320
Concierges$42,76080
Security Guards$42,730840
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$42,22060
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$42,150130
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$41,860190
Tire Repairers and Changers$41,810110
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$41,60090
Receptionists and Information Clerks$41,6001,020
Agricultural Equipment Operators$41,510480
Helpers--Production Workers$41,500170
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$41,18040
Parts Salespersons$41,160260
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$41,02040
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$40,250110
Data Entry Keyers$39,710160
Agricultural Workers, All Other$39,63040
Protective Service Workers, All Other$39,470320
Sewing Machine Operators$39,31060
Tour and Travel Guides$39,220130
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,150450
Dietetic Technicians$39,10070
Massage Therapists$39,070220
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$38,960120
Bakers$38,930430
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$38,910300
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$38,860170
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,7702,190
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$38,750290
Counter and Rental Clerks$38,550780
Couriers and Messengers$38,340110
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$38,30070
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$37,68060
Production Workers, All Other$37,610350
Cooks, Short Order$37,600360
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37,5502,890
Stockers and Order Fillers$37,5302,440
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37,5301,800
Food Preparation Workers$37,1801,390
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$37,180650
Passenger Attendants$37,15050
Recreation Workers$37,130640
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$37,060340
Cooks, Fast Food$37,0101,610
Fast Food and Counter Workers$36,9605,870
Animal Caretakers$36,930360
Pharmacy Aides$36,91070
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$36,850160
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$36,830400
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$36,72011,720
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$36,700390
Food Batchmakers$36,560110
Retail Salespersons$36,4804,160
Parking Attendants$36,430360
Food Processing Workers, All Other$36,26040
Dishwashers$36,2501,200
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$36,25060
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36,230440
Skincare Specialists$36,220100
Packers and Packagers, Hand$36,210910
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$36,190170
Baggage Porters and Bellhops$36,19080
Childcare Workers$36,060440
Cashiers$35,9604,420
Material Moving Workers, All Other$35,80070
Physical Therapist Aides$35,510110
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$35,270130
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$34,970650
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$34,770310
Manicurists and Pedicurists$34,760190
Bartenders$34,7501,220
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$34,670670
Waiters and Waitresses$34,3403,710
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$34,320130
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$34,2701,440
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,5405,710