salary$101,030 a yearmedian pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$62,530per year
Top pay (top 10%)$124,770per year
Jobs in the area2,170people work this job
Can a elementary school teacher afford Santa Maria?
OK. Rent of $1,987 a month takes 23.6% of the median elementary school teacher salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a elementary school teacher make in Santa Maria, CA?
The median pay for a elementary school teacher in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA area is $101,030 a year. Most earn between $62,530 and $124,770.
Can a elementary school teacher afford to live in Santa Maria?
Typical rent of $1,987 a month takes 23.6% of the median elementary school teacher salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area.