Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $102,620 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,300
90th percentile $163,860
Employed locally 90
National median $101,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,300
    25th
    $61,860
    50th (median)
    $102,620
    75th
    $130,700
    90th
    $163,860

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 107% Median Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 7% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Haven, CT $217,960
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $162,980
    College Station-Bryan, TX $156,860
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $136,050
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $135,450
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $134,560

    Nearby metros — Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $162,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,810
    California $129,000
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $125,570
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $121,870
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $103,580

    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 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences 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 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Santa Maria, CA is 1.2% above the national median of $101,390. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $49,300 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,860.