Food Preparation Workers Salary in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median Salary

$38,470

per year

Hourly Rate

$18.50

per hour

Employment

1,490

in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

vs. National Avg

+8.9%

National: $35,320

📊 Compared to the national median of $35,320, Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA pays 8.9% MORE for Food Preparation Workers positions.

Salary Distribution in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

10th

$34,840

25th

$36,110

Median

$38,470

75th

$43,550

90th

$48,690

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).