Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $113,660 +41.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $64,350
90th percentile $217,110
Employed locally 110
National median $80,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,350
    25th
    $80,060
    50th (median)
    $113,660
    75th
    $163,200
    90th
    $217,110

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 118% Median Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 18% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $133,190
    Fresno, CA $131,450
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $130,660
    Hawaii $129,330
    Urban Honolulu, HI $129,330
    Ithaca, NY $127,430

    Nearby metros — Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $133,190
    Fresno, CA $131,450
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $130,660
    Ithaca, NY $127,430
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,880
    Visalia, CA $126,680

    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 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Art, Drama, and Music 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 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Santa Maria, CA is 41.7% above the national median of $80,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $64,350 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,060.