Salary guide, May 2025
Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating) pay in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
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The median annual wage for Production Workers, All Other in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA was $45,670 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $35,900 and $63,310.
The Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA median is $5,560 above the national median of $40,110, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other
Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating) is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $35,100 | $35,900 | $45,670 | $63,310 | $99,500 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $16.88 | $17.26 | $21.96 | $30.44 | $47.84 |
BLS estimated 320 workers employed in this occupation in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA. Location quotient: 0.99.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $31,200 | $36,030 | $40,110 | $49,010 | $61,530 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $17.32 | $19.29 | $23.56 | $29.58 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating) median is $45,670. The all-occupations median in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA is $51,690. Ratio: 0.88 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.99 measures how concentrated this occupation's employment is here against the nation. It is not a wage index.
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $35,850 | $37,610 | $49,670 |
| May 2025 | $35,900 | $45,670 | $63,310 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other, Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $37,470 | $34,670 to $46,160 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $36,100 | $36,100 to $47,250 |
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