Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $107,960 +11% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $55,740
90th percentile $209,930
Employed locally 50
National median $97,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,740
    25th
    $71,760
    50th (median)
    $107,960
    75th
    $159,290
    90th
    $209,930

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 112% Median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 12% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Business Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wilmington, NC $179,820
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $169,800
    Anchorage, AK $168,440
    Lawrence, KS $162,300
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $161,500
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,270

    Nearby metros — Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,270
    Fresno, CA $134,070
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $131,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $128,730
    California $125,310
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $125,280

    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 Business Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Business 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 Business Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Santa Maria, CA is 11% above the national median of $97,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Business Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $55,740 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,760.