How much does a child make in San Diego?
$59,770a year
Median yearly pay for childs in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $28.74 an hour or $4,981 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.74
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 137 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 3,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,440Median: $59,770Highest 10%: $92,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,440 | $22.33 | |
| 25th | $50,010 | $24.04 | |
| Median | $59,770 | $28.74 | |
| 75th | $76,700 | $36.88 | |
| 90th | $92,890 | $44.66 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for childs.
| San Jose, CA | $87,600 |
| Hanford, CA | $78,270 |
| Vallejo, CA | $77,490 |
| Oxnard, CA | $75,580 |
| San Francisco, CA | $72,020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $71,250 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $68,560 |
| Yuba City, CA | $64,040 |
| Sacramento, CA | $63,270 |
| Riverside, CA | $63,230 |
| Napa, CA | $62,760 |
| Stockton, CA | $62,610 |
| Salinas, CA | $62,520 |
| Fresno, CA | $62,080 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $61,960 |
| Chico, CA | $61,720 |
| Visalia, CA | $61,040 |
| Modesto, CA | $60,900 |
| El Centro, CA | $60,690 |
| Merced, CA | $60,200 |
| Redding, CA | $59,520 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $59,330 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $57,710 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $56,810 |
Related jobs in San Diego
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Educational | $83,520 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $82,630 |
| Clergy | $77,450 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $77,230 |
| Social Worker | $77,010 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $75,570 |
| Director | $63,450 |
| Health Education Specialist | $62,500 |
| Substance Abuse | $57,660 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $57,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $28.74 ($59,770 a year).
Do childs make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $59,770 against $59,550 nationally, 0% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $65,200, so San Diego pays 8% less.
Where does San Diego rank for child pay?
137 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a child make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,890 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.