Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $103,310 +43.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,350
90th percentile $226,040
Employed locally 30
National median $72,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,350
    25th
    $60,000
    50th (median)
    $103,310
    75th
    $181,660
    90th
    $226,040

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 108% Median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 8% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $127,090
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $104,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,290
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,170
    Ann Arbor, MI $101,840
    Wilmington, NC $101,790

    Nearby metros — Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,290
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,170
    Fresno, CA $101,270
    Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $96,920
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,640
    California $85,560

    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 Education Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Santa Maria?

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

    The median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Santa Maria, CA is 43.3% above the national median of $72,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $49,350 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,000.