Santa Maria, California
# Employer # of Employees
1 Vandenberg Air Force Base 6,623
2 Santa Maria-Bonita School District 1,835
3 Marian Regional Medical Center 1,480
4 Allan Hancock College 1,150
5 C & D Zodiac Aerospace 1,100
6 Santa Maria Joint Union High School District 722
7 City of Santa Maria 559
8 Betteravia Farms 450
9 VTC Enterprises 366
10 Walmart 300
Economy -- Top employers
According to the City 's 2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report , [ 20 ] and updated City of Santa Maria employee figures reported in the 2014-2016 City Budget , [ 21 ] the top employers in the city are :
Santa Maria is a city near the Southern California coast in Santa Barbara County. It is approximately 65 miles (105 km) northwest of Santa Barbara and 150 miles (240 km) northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Its estimated 2018 population was 108,470, making it the most populous city in the county and the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA Metro Area. The city is notable for its wine industry and Santa Maria-style barbecue. Sunset magazine called Santa Maria The West's Best BBQ Town.