How much does an education teacher make in San Francisco?
$92,720a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $44.58 an hour or $7,727 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.58
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 151
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,650Median: $92,720Highest 10%: $155,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,650 | $28.68 | |
| 25th | $78,250 | $37.62 | |
| Median | $92,720 | $44.58 | |
| 75th | $136,700 | $65.72 | |
| 90th | $155,300 | $74.67 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for education teachers.
| San Diego, CA | $129,100 |
| Riverside, CA | $123,900 |
| San Jose, CA | $121,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $105,700 |
| Sacramento, CA | $82,370 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $357,200 |
| Economics Teacher | $203,700 |
| Engineering Teacher | $175,200 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $170,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $170,100 |
| Communications Teacher | $166,900 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $165,100 |
| History Teacher | $162,200 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $137,400 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $134,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education teacher make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $44.58 ($92,720 a year).
Do education teachers make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $92,720 against $75,350 nationally, 23% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $111,900, so San Francisco pays 17% less.
Where does San Francisco rank for education teacher pay?
13 of 151 metro areas with data.
How much does an education teacher make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $155,300 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.