salary$42,560 a year$20 an hour · median pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,830per year
Top pay (top 10%)$59,610per year
Jobs in the area2,100people work this job
Can a warehouse worker afford Santa Maria?
Expensive. Rent of $1,987 a month takes 56.0% of the median warehouse worker salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a warehouse worker make in Santa Maria, CA?
The median pay for a warehouse worker in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA area is $42,560 a year ($20 an hour). Most earn between $35,830 and $59,610.
Can a warehouse worker afford to live in Santa Maria?
Typical rent of $1,987 a month takes 56.0% of the median warehouse worker salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area.