How much does a helper make in San Diego?
$46,950a year
Median yearly pay for helpers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $22.57 an hour or $3,913 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.57
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 99
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,460Median: $46,950Highest 10%: $63,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,460 | $17.53 | |
| 25th | $43,900 | $21.11 | |
| Median | $46,950 | $22.57 | |
| 75th | $55,910 | $26.88 | |
| 90th | $63,450 | $30.50 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for helpers.
| San Jose, CA | $57,680 |
| San Francisco, CA | $53,840 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $49,290 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $48,840 |
| Oxnard, CA | $47,270 |
| Sacramento, CA | $46,940 |
| Riverside, CA | $45,310 |
| Fresno, CA | $42,760 |
| Stockton, CA | $37,600 |
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Salaries for every job in San Diego, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a helper make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $22.57 ($46,950 a year).
Do helpers make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $46,950 against $42,670 nationally, 10% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $48,430, so San Diego pays 3% less.
Where does San Diego rank for helper pay?
22 of 99 metro areas with data.
How much does a helper make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,450 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.