How much does an education teacher make in San Diego?
$129,100a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $62.07 an hour or $10,760 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.07
- Vs. national median
- +71%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 151
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,140Median: $129,100Highest 10%: $171,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,140 | $34.20 | |
| 25th | $100,600 | $48.37 | |
| Median | $129,100 | $62.07 | |
| 75th | $138,400 | $66.56 | |
| 90th | $171,800 | $82.61 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for education teachers.
| Riverside, CA | $123,900 |
| San Jose, CA | $121,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $105,700 |
| San Francisco, CA | $92,720 |
| Sacramento, CA | $82,370 |
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 education teacher make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $62.07 ($129,100 a year).
Do education teachers make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $129,100 against $75,350 nationally, 71% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $111,900, so San Diego pays 15% more.
Where does San Diego rank for education teacher pay?
1 of 151 metro areas with data.
How much does an education teacher make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $71,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $171,800 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.