Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $156,850 +48.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,500
90th percentile $215,290
Employed locally 70
National median $105,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,500
    25th
    $95,330
    50th (median)
    $156,850
    75th
    $194,170
    90th
    $215,290

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 163% Median Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 63% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Arkansas $178,830
    Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $178,830
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $177,220
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $175,870
    Greenville, NC $173,970
    Albuquerque, NM $171,090

    Nearby metros — Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $138,440
    Ithaca, NY $138,030
    Fresno, CA $133,800
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $133,570
    North Carolina $130,110
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $125,330

    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 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Health Specialties 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 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Santa Maria, CA is 48.5% above the national median of $105,620. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $61,500 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,330.