Median DOL Salary
$92,275
Total DOL Filings
195
Companies Hiring
81
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Santa Maria, CA$92,275
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Santa Maria, CA is 51.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Santa Maria
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zodiac Seat Shells | 29 | $66,702 | Other | |
| JS Audit Group, Inc. | 18 | $65,000 | Other | |
| Windset Farms (California) Inc. | 14 | $91,250 | Other | |
| CVS Rx Services | 12 | $114,400 | Other | |
| Primus Incorporated | 10 | $55,000 | Other | |
| Dignity Health | 9 | $99,320 | Other | |
| Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company LLC | 8 | $77,106 | Other | |
| C & D ZODIAC, INC. | 7 | $69,500 | Other | |
| Senkox Technologies Inc. | 7 | $73,320 | Other | |
| Community Health Centers of the Central Coast, Inc. | 6 | $208,000 | Other | |
| Western Dental Services | 5 | $145,800 | Other | |
| JOSEPH E. ABRAHAM | 4 | $109,824 | Other | |
| Jagbir S. Kahlon, Inc. | 4 | $108,160 | Other | |
| MYDORS OPEN GUEST HOMES INC. | 4 | $31,158 | Other | |
| PRESQU'ILE WINERY | 3 | $88,997 | Other | |
| Balchem Corporation | 3 | $86,122 | Other | |
| Hamlet Karapetian DMD Inc. | 3 | $169,000 | Other | |
| Bonita Packing Co. | 3 | $151,438 | Other | |
| Preat Corporation | 3 | $81,000 | Other | |
| Rite Aid | 3 | $132,600 | Other | |
| Koushan Azad DMD, Inc. | 2 | $233,480 | Other | |
| J & D FABRICATING & REPAIR, INC. | 2 | $47,081 | Other | |
| MYDOR'S OPEN GUEST HOME,INC. | 2 | $25,792 | Other | |
| FRESH VENTURE FOODS | 2 | $74,776 | Other | |
| HOMETOWN LTC PHARMACY INC. | 2 | $110,386 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Santa Maria
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $123,323 | -25.3% | 21 |
| Dentists, General | $104,000 | -41.8% | 5 |
| Industrial Engineers | $88,000 | -28.5% | 15 |
| Electrical Engineers | $75,546 | -46.2% | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $71,818 | -43.2% | 8 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $60,000 | -29.8% | 25 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $59,000 | -36.8% | 8 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $55,000 | -34% | 7 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - California
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for California.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $220,600 | 36,980 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $211,340 | 100,020 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $204,100 | 14,120 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $201,810 | 30,690 |
| Physicians, All Other | $201,510 | 20,750 |
| Lawyers | $197,790 | 92,580 |
| Nurse Midwives | $196,700 | 880 |
| Podiatrists | $193,510 | 930 |
| Physicists | $180,900 | 6,220 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $179,880 | 24,200 |
Salary Trend in Santa Maria, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Santa Maria, CA has a cost of living index of 138.5, which is 38.5% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $72,202 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $123,323 | $89,042 |
| Dentists, General | $104,000 | $75,090 |
| Industrial Engineers | $88,000 | $63,538 |
| Electrical Engineers | $75,546 | $54,546 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $71,818 | $51,854 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.