salary$170,970 a year$82 an hour · median pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$73,920per year
Top pay (top 10%)$289,030per year
Jobs in the area700people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Santa Maria?
Cheap. Rent of $1,987 a month takes 13.9% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Santa Maria, CA?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA area is $170,970 a year ($82 an hour). Most earn between $73,920 and $289,030.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Santa Maria?
Typical rent of $1,987 a month takes 13.9% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area.