How much does a middle school teacher make in San Diego?
$78,460a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $37.72 an hour or $6,538 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.72
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 76 of 357
- Jobs in the area
- 2,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,130Median: $78,460Highest 10%: $120,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,130 | $29.39 | |
| 25th | $65,420 | $31.45 | |
| Median | $78,460 | $37.72 | |
| 75th | $102,000 | $49.05 | |
| 90th | $120,600 | $57.96 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers.
| San Jose, CA | $105,000 |
| Fresno, CA | $104,300 |
| El Centro, CA | $104,100 |
| Oxnard, CA | $103,900 |
| Merced, CA | $101,800 |
| Modesto, CA | $101,300 |
| Riverside, CA | $100,800 |
| Sacramento, CA | $99,360 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $98,370 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $98,020 |
| Napa, CA | $95,590 |
| Vallejo, CA | $93,680 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $93,480 |
| Hanford, CA | $92,040 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $90,870 |
| Stockton, CA | $82,030 |
| San Francisco, CA | $81,100 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $80,100 |
| Visalia, CA | $79,740 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $79,490 |
| Chico, CA | $79,300 |
| Yuba City, CA | $78,760 |
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 middle school teacher make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $37.72 ($78,460 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $78,460 against $64,370 nationally, 22% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $98,950, so San Diego pays 21% less.
Where does San Diego rank for middle school teacher pay?
76 of 357 metro areas with data.
How much does a middle school teacher make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $120,600 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.