What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Sama?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Sama jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nome, AK (24.0% above average), followed by Redwood City, CA and Mill Valley, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nome, AK $89,391 $7,449 $1,719 $42.98 Redwood City, CA $88,228 $7,352 $1,696 $42.42 Mill Valley, CA $87,060 $7,255 $1,674 $41.86 Sitka, AK $86,810 $7,234 $1,669 $41.74 San Jose, CA $85,366 $7,113 $1,641 $41.04 San Francisco, CA $84,900 $7,075 $1,632 $40.82 Farmington, CT $84,711 $7,059 $1,629 $40.73 Stanford, CA $84,668 $7,055 $1,628 $40.71 Santa Clara, CA $84,631 $7,052 $1,627 $40.69 Los Gatos, CA $83,937 $6,994 $1,614 $40.35

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Q: How much does a Sama make?

The average annual pay for a sama in the United States is $72,061 a year — that works out to approximately $34.64 an hour. The middle 80% of Samas earn between $41,000 (10th percentile) and $104,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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SAMA Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$72,061

Columbus

Ohio

$69,603

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How much does a SAMA make?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average annual pay for a SAMA in the United States is $72,061 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $34.64 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,385/week or $6,005/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $114,000 and as low as $32,000, the majority of SAMA salaries currently range between $57,000 (25th percentile) to $87,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $104,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a SAMA varies greatly (by as much as 30500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A SAMA in your area makes on average $69,603 per year, or $2,458 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $72,061. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for SAMA salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for SAMA jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for SAMA Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a SAMA job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Redwood City, CA, and Mill Valley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Mill Valley, CA, beats the national average by $14,999 (20.8%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $17,330 (24.0%) above the $72,061 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a SAMA appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Nome, AK, and Los Gatos, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a SAMA role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nome, AK	$89,391	$7,449	$1,719	$42.98
Redwood City, CA	$88,228	$7,352	$1,696	$42.42
Mill Valley, CA	$87,060	$7,255	$1,674	$41.86
Sitka, AK	$86,810	$7,234	$1,669	$41.74
San Jose, CA	$85,366	$7,113	$1,641	$41.04
San Francisco, CA	$84,900	$7,075	$1,632	$40.82
Farmington, CT	$84,711	$7,059	$1,629	$40.73
Stanford, CA	$84,668	$7,055	$1,628	$40.71
Santa Clara, CA	$84,631	$7,052	$1,627	$40.69
Los Gatos, CA	$83,937	$6,994	$1,614	$40.35

What are Top 0 Best Paying Related SAMA Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the SAMA job category, we found that related job jobs have average salaries similar than SAMA jobs.

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Infographic detailing Sama salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $72,061 per year or $34.64 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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