Self-Enrichment Teachers Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $53,090 +16.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.52
10th percentile $35,490
90th percentile $113,980
Employed locally 380
National median $45,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,490
    25th
    $38,800
    50th (median)
    $53,090
    75th
    $79,240
    90th
    $113,980

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Self-Enrichment Teachers salary vs area income 56% Median Self-Enrichment Teachers salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Self-Enrichment Teachers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lake Charles, LA $76,600
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $62,360
    Charleston, WV $61,880
    District of Columbia $61,480
    Burlington, NC $61,150
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $60,790

    Nearby metros — Self-Enrichment Teachers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $59,950
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $59,210
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $57,190
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $50,710
    Merced, CA $50,660

    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 Self-Enrichment Teachers make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Self-Enrichment Teachers in Salinas, CA is $25.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.02 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Self-Enrichment Teachers salaries?

    The median Self-Enrichment Teachers salary in Salinas, CA is 16.5% above the national median of $45,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Self-Enrichment Teachers in Salinas?

    Entry-level Self-Enrichment Teachers (10th percentile) earn around $35,490 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,800.