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First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers Salary in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA make a median of $70,420 a year, or about $33.86 an hour. The range runs from $48K at the entry level to $106K for experienced workers. Prices run high here (RPP 108.8), so that salary is closer to $64,724 in real purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $3,124/month — about 67.9% of take-home, which is tight.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$70K
Median annual
$33.86/hr
Hourly rate
$48K
Entry level (10th %)
$106K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $70K get you in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara?

Take-home$4,600/mo
2BR rent (FMR)-$3,124/mo
Rent burden67.9% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$64,724/yr
After rent$1,476/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Bar chart showing First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers salary percentiles in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA: 10th percentile $47,510, 25th percentile $58,040, median $70,420, 75th percentile $83,460, 90th percentile $106,330. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$48K25th$58KMedian$70K75th$83K90th$106K
Bar chart showing First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers salary percentiles in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA: 10th percentile $47,510, 25th percentile $58,040, median $70,420, 75th percentile $83,460, 90th percentile $106,330. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level first-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers (10th percentile) start around $48K. Mid-career wages sit at $70K.Top earners bring in $106K or more - a $59K spread from bottom to top.

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First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
District of Columbia$82K+24%3,910
Washington$78K+17%33,360
New York$77K+17%82,420
Connecticut$76K+15%25,280
Rhode Island$76K+15%4,740
Massachusetts$75K+14%39,170
California$75K+14%164,320
Minnesota$74K+12%23,090
New Jersey$74K+11%54,460
Delaware$73K+10%6,010
New Hampshire$71K+8%7,020
Maryland$70K+5%28,570
Oregon$69K+4%12,860
Vermont$68K+2%1,760
Alaska$67K+1%5,720

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Frequently asked questions

How much do first-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers make in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA?

The median is $70,420 a year - that works out to about $33.86 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $47,510, and experienced first-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers can clear $106,330. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $70K enough to live in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,600/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $3,124/month (HUD Fair Market Rent), which eats 67.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a first-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers salary go in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara?

Santa Maria-Santa Barbara has a Regional Price Parity of 108.8 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median first-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers salary is worth about $64,724 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do first-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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