Teachers and Instructors, All Other Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $110,760 +71.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $83,440
90th percentile $203,990
Employed locally 2,240
National median $64,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,440
    25th
    $93,040
    50th (median)
    $110,760
    75th
    $132,660
    90th
    $203,990

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary vs area income 117% Median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary is 17% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teachers and Instructors, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rhode Island $125,420
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $119,060
    Napa, CA $108,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,230
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,780
    Merced, CA $100,390

    Nearby metros — Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $108,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,230
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,780
    Merced, CA $100,390
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $98,940
    El Centro, CA $98,350

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$46,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Teachers and Instructors, 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 Teachers and Instructors, All Other salaries?

    The median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary in Salinas, CA is 71.2% above the national median of $64,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Teachers and Instructors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $83,440 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,040.