Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $126,390 +19.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $64,510
90th percentile $216,530
Employed locally 80
National median $106,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,510
    25th
    $100,200
    50th (median)
    $126,390
    75th
    $166,970
    90th
    $216,530

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 132% Median Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 32% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,600
    Lawrence, KS $140,470
    Knoxville, TN $136,550
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $136,330
    Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $136,140
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $136,020

    Nearby metros — Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,600
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $132,460
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $132,350
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $132,080
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $130,220
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $129,140

    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 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Santa Maria?

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

    The median Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Santa Maria, CA is 19.1% above the national median of $106,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $64,510 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,200.