Writers and Authors Salary in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median Salary

$74,820

per year

Hourly Rate

$35.97

per hour

Employment

in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

vs. National Avg

-2.7%

National: $76,910

📊 Compared to the national median of $76,910, Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA pays 2.7% LESS for Writers and Authors positions.

Salary Distribution in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

10th

$44,230

25th

$51,730

Median

$74,820

75th

$100,740

90th

$139,240

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