Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $142,330 +82.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $79,810
90th percentile $204,700
Employed locally 40
National median $77,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,810
    25th
    $79,810
    50th (median)
    $142,330
    75th
    $175,440
    90th
    $204,700

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 148% Median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 48% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $173,360
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $154,840
    California $134,780
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,200
    Fresno, CA $132,190
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $131,160

    Nearby metros — Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $173,360
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $154,840
    California $134,780
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,200
    Fresno, CA $132,190
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $131,160

    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 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Santa Maria?

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

    The median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Santa Maria, CA is 82.9% above the national median of $77,800. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Communications Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $79,810 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,810.