Postsecondary Teachers, All Other Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $136,320 +73.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $62,330
90th percentile $209,460
Employed locally 400
National median $78,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,330
    25th
    $81,580
    50th (median)
    $136,320
    75th
    $176,920
    90th
    $209,460

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary vs area income 144% Median Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary is 44% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Joplin, MO-KS $176,930
    Omaha, NE-IA $174,830
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $167,970
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $164,180
    Visalia, CA $159,520
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $154,880

    Nearby metros — Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $167,970
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $164,180
    Visalia, CA $159,520
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $154,880
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $142,570
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $116,720

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $110,760
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,410
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $101,300
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $98,320
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $63,970
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Postsecondary Teachers, All Other make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other in Salinas, CA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salaries?

    The median Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary in Salinas, CA is 73.7% above the national median of $78,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other in Salinas?

    Entry-level Postsecondary Teachers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $62,330 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,580.