How much does an area make in San Diego?
$119,000a year
Median yearly pay for areas in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $57.20 an hour or $9,914 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.20
- Vs. national median
- +40%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 40
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,280Median: $119,000Highest 10%: $212,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,280 | $39.56 | |
| 25th | $98,440 | $47.33 | |
| Median | $119,000 | $57.20 | |
| 75th | $156,700 | $75.33 | |
| 90th | $212,800 | $102.33 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for areas.
| San Francisco, CA | $125,900 |
| Sacramento, CA | $104,400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $102,000 |
Related jobs in San Diego
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $168,400 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $166,900 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $166,600 |
| Physics Teacher | $152,200 |
| Sociology Teacher | $142,000 |
| Economics Teacher | $140,700 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $138,300 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $135,900 |
| History Teacher | $135,400 |
| Communications Teacher | $134,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $57.20 ($119,000 a year).
Do areas make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $119,000 against $85,020 nationally, 40% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $105,200, so San Diego pays 13% more.
Where does San Diego rank for area pay?
4 of 40 metro areas with data.
How much does an area make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $82,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $212,800 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.