Teachers and Instructors, All Other Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $98,940 +52.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,340
90th percentile $126,220
Employed locally 260
National median $64,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,340
    25th
    $67,880
    50th (median)
    $98,940
    75th
    $103,390
    90th
    $126,220

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary vs area income 91% Median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary is 9% below 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
    Salinas, CA $110,760
    Napa, CA $108,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,230
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,780

    Nearby metros — Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salinas, CA $110,760
    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
    El Centro, CA $98,350

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $45,820
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $80,630
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $82,170
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $50,710
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $60,060
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Teachers and Instructors, All Other salaries?

    The median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 52.9% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Teachers and Instructors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $59,340 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,880.