Geography Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $169,670 +95.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $68,520
90th percentile —
Employed locally 40
National median $86,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,520
    25th
    $107,640
    50th (median)
    $169,670
    75th
    $207,680

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 177% Median Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 77% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $178,550
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $164,660
    California $162,050
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $140,140
    Oregon $124,060
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $120,220

    Nearby metros — Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $178,550
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $164,660
    California $162,050
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $140,140
    South Carolina $99,030
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $98,880

    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 Geography Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Santa Maria?

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

    The median Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Santa Maria, CA is 95.6% above the national median of $86,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Geography Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $68,520 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,640.