How much does a history teacher make in San Diego?
$135,400a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $65.11 an hour or $11,290 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.11
- Vs. national median
- +62%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,160Median: $135,400Highest 10%: $226,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,160 | $38.54 | |
| 25th | $101,600 | $48.87 | |
| Median | $135,400 | $65.11 | |
| 75th | $180,500 | $86.80 | |
| 90th | $226,900 | $109.11 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for history teachers.
| Riverside, CA | $192,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $162,200 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $129,100 |
| San Jose, CA | $127,800 |
| Sacramento, CA | $127,200 |
| Fresno, CA | $121,800 |
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 |
| Communications Teacher | $134,100 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $132,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $65.11 ($135,400 a year).
Do history teachers make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $135,400 against $83,820 nationally, 62% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $127,200, so San Diego pays 6% more.
Where does San Diego rank for history teacher pay?
3 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a history teacher make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $226,900 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.