Tutors Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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

Median annual salary $44,940 +12.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.61
10th percentile $33,960
90th percentile $84,000
Employed locally 280
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,960
    25th
    $34,750
    50th (median)
    $44,940
    75th
    $61,570
    90th
    $84,000

    Santa Maria economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Tutors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Casper, WY $99,590
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $79,620
    Midland, MI $76,680
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $72,800
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $72,500
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $64,840

    Nearby metros — Tutors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Casper, WY $99,590
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $60,520
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $57,050
    Ithaca, NY $49,080
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $46,970
    El Centro, CA $46,750

    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 Tutors make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in Santa Maria, CA is $21.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.45 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in Santa Maria, CA is 12.1% above the national median of $40,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Tutors in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $33,960 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,750.