salary$137,360 a year$66 an hour · median pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$101,260per year
Top pay (top 10%)$169,240per year
Jobs in the area3,280people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Santa Maria?
Cheap. Rent of $1,987 a month takes 17.4% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Santa Maria, CA?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA area is $137,360 a year ($66 an hour). Most earn between $101,260 and $169,240.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Santa Maria?
Typical rent of $1,987 a month takes 17.4% of the median registered nurse 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.