Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $163,460 +93.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $77,810
90th percentile —
Employed locally 40
National median $84,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,810
    25th
    $125,680
    50th (median)
    $163,460
    75th
    $179,230

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 170% Median Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 70% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $135,530
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $124,960
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,440
    California $113,070
    Vermont $107,220
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $107,100

    Nearby metros — Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $135,530
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $124,960
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,440
    California $113,070
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $107,100
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $103,510

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,930
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $100,060
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $79,400
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,930
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $49,470
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $45,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary in Santa Maria, CA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Santa Maria, CA is 93.9% above the national median of $84,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $77,810 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $125,680.