Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $163,950 +112.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $76,470
90th percentile —
Employed locally 40
National median $77,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,470
    25th
    $105,650
    50th (median)
    $163,950
    75th
    $212,250

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 171% Median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 71% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $185,030
    Fresno, CA $161,600
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,660
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $124,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $121,250
    Connecticut $106,430

    Nearby metros — Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $185,030
    Fresno, CA $161,600
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,660
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $124,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $121,250
    California $106,330

    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 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Foreign Language and Literature 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 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Santa Maria, CA is 112.9% above the national median of $77,010. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $76,470 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,650.