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

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

Median annual salary $81,300 +25.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $123,730
Employed locally 380
National median $64,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $55,360
    50th (median)
    $81,300
    75th
    $116,790
    90th
    $123,730

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary vs area income 85% Median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary is 15% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $98,940

    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
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $45,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    The median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary in Santa Maria, CA is 25.7% 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 Maria?

    Entry-level Teachers and Instructors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,360.