The median annual wage for Physical Scientists, All Other in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA is $147,320 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $153,690.
Pay spans roughly $107,850 at the 10th percentile to $204,400 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $70.83 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as physical scientists, all other in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA.
| Median (annual) | $147,320 |
| Mean (annual) | $153,690 |
| Median (hourly) | $70.83 |
| 10th percentile | $107,850 |
| 90th percentile | $204,400 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.