Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $44,930 +27.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $36,320
90th percentile $58,040
Employed locally 2,120
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,320
    25th
    $37,510
    50th (median)
    $44,930
    75th
    $50,700
    90th
    $58,040

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary vs area income 47% Median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $50,870
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $49,980
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $49,610
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $48,120
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,630
    Bellingham, WA $47,540

    Nearby metros — Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,630
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $47,440
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $46,920
    Decatur, IL $46,870
    Salinas, CA $46,410
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,380

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 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 Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Santa Maria, CA is 27.5% above the national median of $35,240. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $36,320 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,510.