Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $100,060 +60.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,150
90th percentile $120,480
Employed locally 1,910
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,150
    25th
    $76,180
    50th (median)
    $100,060
    75th
    $104,240
    90th
    $120,480

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 104% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 4% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,580
    El Centro, CA $101,960
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620

    Nearby metros — Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $101,960
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,580
    Modesto, CA $100,430
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,780

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,930
    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
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $48,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 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 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Santa Maria, CA is 60.5% above the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $61,150 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,180.