How much does an economics teacher make in San Diego?
$140,700a year
Median yearly pay for economics teachers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $67.64 an hour or $11,730 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.64
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 53
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,880Median: $140,700Highest 10%: $260,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,880 | $33.60 | |
| 25th | $106,500 | $51.19 | |
| Median | $140,700 | $67.64 | |
| 75th | $174,000 | $83.67 | |
| 90th | $260,400 | $125.21 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for economics teachers.
| San Francisco, CA | $203,700 |
| San Jose, CA | $164,100 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $137,700 |
| Sacramento, CA | $100,300 |
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 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $138,300 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $135,900 |
| History Teacher | $135,400 |
| Communications Teacher | $134,100 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $132,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economics teacher make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $67.64 ($140,700 a year).
Do economics teachers make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $140,700 against $123,900 nationally, 14% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $137,400, so San Diego pays 2% more.
Where does San Diego rank for economics teacher pay?
12 of 53 metro areas with data.
How much does an economics teacher make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $69,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $260,400 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.