Self-Enrichment Teachers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $45,470 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.86
10th percentile $35,180
90th percentile $79,010
Employed locally 810
National median $45,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,180
    25th
    $36,920
    50th (median)
    $45,470
    75th
    $61,750
    90th
    $79,010

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Self-Enrichment Teachers salary vs area income 47% Median Self-Enrichment Teachers salary is 53% 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
    Salinas, CA $53,090
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $50,710

    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
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$48,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Self-Enrichment Teachers make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Self-Enrichment Teachers in Santa Maria, CA is $21.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Self-Enrichment Teachers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 0.3% below 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Self-Enrichment Teachers (10th percentile) earn around $35,180 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,920.