Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $79,640 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,760
90th percentile $127,260
Employed locally 100
National median $79,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,760
    25th
    $62,350
    50th (median)
    $79,640
    75th
    $100,310
    90th
    $127,260

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 83% Median Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Waco, TX $196,540
    Visalia, CA $139,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $120,840
    Killeen-Temple, TX $119,320
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $112,480
    Tuscaloosa, AL $110,360

    Nearby metros — Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Visalia, CA $139,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $120,840
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $112,480
    Tuscaloosa, AL $110,360
    Fresno, CA $102,710
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $101,260

    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 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Instructors and 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 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Santa Maria, CA is 0.4% below the national median of $79,940. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $47,760 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,350.