Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $104,140 +20.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $63,800
90th percentile $202,330
Employed locally 50
National median $86,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,800
    25th
    $81,210
    50th (median)
    $104,140
    75th
    $128,380
    90th
    $202,330

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 109% Median Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 9% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Madison, WI $174,050
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,150
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $138,890
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $136,670
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $134,290
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $132,790

    Nearby metros — Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,150
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $136,670
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $134,290
    California $132,250
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $130,750

    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 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Santa Maria?

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

    The median Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Santa Maria, CA is 20.8% above the national median of $86,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $63,800 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,210.