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Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Santa Maria, CA

The median mathematical science teachers, postsecondary in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA earns $131,980 a year, 65% above the US median. After tax that is roughly $7,686 a month.

10th percentile
$81,650
25th percentile
$101,860
Median percentile
$131,980
75th percentile
$243,220
90th percentile
$243,220

Based on 100 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.

What you keep

$92,236 take-home a year
Gross pay$131,980
Federal income tax−$20,409
Social Security + Medicare−$10,096
California income tax (approx.)−$9,239
Monthly take-home$7,686
Every two weeks$3,548

Does it go far here?

$121,307Median pay in Santa Maria, CA is worth this at average US prices (local price level 108.8 vs 100).
28%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($2,131 a month, Census ACS).

Top-paying jobs in Santa Maria, CA

JobMedian pay
Computer and Information Systems Managers$207,760
Lawyers$170,970
Managers, All Other$167,090
Financial Managers$164,270
Software Developers$158,290
Registered Nurses$137,360
Medical and Health Services Managers$130,290
Computer Occupations, All Other$128,390

All mathematical science teachers, postsecondary salaries · Take-home pay in California