How much does a communications teacher make in San Diego?
$134,100a year
Median yearly pay for communications teachers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $64.48 an hour or $11,180 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.48
- Vs. national median
- +71%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,600Median: $134,100Highest 10%: $213,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,600 | $36.83 | |
| 25th | $107,600 | $51.72 | |
| Median | $134,100 | $64.48 | |
| 75th | $175,300 | $84.29 | |
| 90th | $213,200 | $102.48 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for communications teachers.
| Riverside, CA | $180,700 |
| San Francisco, CA | $166,900 |
| Fresno, CA | $136,700 |
| Sacramento, CA | $133,300 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $130,200 |
| San Jose, CA | $119,900 |
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 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $132,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a communications teacher make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $64.48 ($134,100 a year).
Do communications teachers make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $134,100 against $78,580 nationally, 71% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $135,000, so San Diego pays 1% less.
Where does San Diego rank for communications teacher pay?
4 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a communications teacher make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $213,200 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.