salary$165,580 a year$80 an hour · median pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$130,450per year
Top pay (top 10%)$220,680per year
Jobs in the area200people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Santa Maria?
Cheap. Rent of $1,987 a month takes 14.4% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Santa Maria, CA?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA area is $165,580 a year ($80 an hour). Most earn between $130,450 and $220,680.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Santa Maria?
Typical rent of $1,987 a month takes 14.4% of the median nurse practitioner 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.