salary$82,250 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$58,240per year
Top pay (top 10%)$125,620per year
Jobs in the area410people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Santa Maria?
OK. Rent of $1,987 a month takes 29.0% of the median firefighter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in Santa Maria, CA?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA area is $82,250 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $58,240 and $125,620.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Santa Maria?
Typical rent of $1,987 a month takes 29.0% of the median firefighter 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.