Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $108,720 +38.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $65,060
90th percentile $211,380
Employed locally 30
National median $78,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,060
    25th
    $91,810
    50th (median)
    $108,720
    75th
    $175,290
    90th
    $211,380

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 113% Median Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 13% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $145,600
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,440
    California $118,760
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $106,280
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $103,950
    Washington $103,950

    Nearby metros — Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $145,600
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,440
    California $118,760
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $106,280
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $90,610
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $79,740

    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 Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Library Science 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 Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Santa Maria, CA is 38.3% above the national median of $78,630. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $65,060 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,810.