The median annual wage for Machinists in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA is $57,210 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $61,420.
Pay spans roughly $35,870 at the 10th percentile to $87,610 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.50 per hour. An estimated 180 people work as machinists in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA.
| Median (annual) | $57,210 |
| Mean (annual) | $61,420 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.50 |
| 10th percentile | $35,870 |
| 90th percentile | $87,610 |
| Employment | 180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.