Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $158,380 +99.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $97,170
90th percentile $233,410
Employed locally 90
National median $79,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,170
    25th
    $104,030
    50th (median)
    $158,380
    75th
    $233,410
    90th
    $233,410

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 165% Median Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 65% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Visalia, CA $160,020
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $159,860
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $134,670
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,360
    Fresno, CA $133,150
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $132,520

    Nearby metros — Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Visalia, CA $160,020
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $159,860
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $134,670
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,360
    Fresno, CA $133,150
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $132,520

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

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

    The median Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Santa Maria, CA is 99.6% above the national median of $79,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $97,170 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,030.