Postsecondary Teachers, All Other Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $79,400 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,660
90th percentile $215,990
Employed locally 1,390
National median $78,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,660
    25th
    $50,630
    50th (median)
    $79,400
    75th
    $134,990
    90th
    $215,990

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary vs area income 83% Median Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary is 17% below 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
    Salinas, CA $136,320

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,930
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $100,060
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,930
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $49,470
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $45,470
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $48,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 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 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salaries?

    The median Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary in Santa Maria, CA is 1.2% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Postsecondary Teachers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $38,660 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,630.