salary$91,610 a year$44 an hour · median pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$60,740per year
Top pay (top 10%)$154,470per year
Jobs in the area1,510people work this job
Can a accountant afford Santa Maria?
OK. Rent of $1,987 a month takes 26.0% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Santa Maria, CA?
The median pay for a accountant in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA area is $91,610 a year ($44 an hour). Most earn between $60,740 and $154,470.
Can a accountant afford to live in Santa Maria?
Typical rent of $1,987 a month takes 26.0% of the median accountant salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area.