How much does a kindergarten teacher make in San Diego?
$71,690a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $34.47 an hour or $5,974 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.47
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 84 of 294
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,010Median: $71,690Highest 10%: $99,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,010 | $23.56 | |
| 25th | $63,380 | $30.47 | |
| Median | $71,690 | $34.47 | |
| 75th | $73,920 | $35.54 | |
| 90th | $99,660 | $47.91 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers.
| El Centro, CA | $111,900 |
| Sacramento, CA | $106,000 |
| Modesto, CA | $103,800 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $102,500 |
| Oxnard, CA | $101,800 |
| Hanford, CA | $96,980 |
| Yuba City, CA | $96,570 |
| Merced, CA | $96,430 |
| Visalia, CA | $96,380 |
| Napa, CA | $94,500 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $92,910 |
| Vallejo, CA | $91,640 |
| San Jose, CA | $84,620 |
| Riverside, CA | $82,550 |
| Chico, CA | $82,170 |
| Redding, CA | $80,550 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $78,400 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $78,330 |
| Stockton, CA | $77,370 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $77,290 |
| San Francisco, CA | $74,600 |
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 a kindergarten teacher make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $34.47 ($71,690 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $71,690 against $62,680 nationally, 14% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $82,550, so San Diego pays 13% less.
Where does San Diego rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
84 of 294 metro areas with data.
How much does a kindergarten teacher make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,660 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.