How much does a postsecondary teacher make in San Diego?
$101,800a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $48.95 an hour or $8,485 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.95
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 169
- Jobs in the area
- 3,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,510Median: $101,800Highest 10%: $175,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,510 | $25.73 | |
| 25th | $70,640 | $33.96 | |
| Median | $101,800 | $48.95 | |
| 75th | $135,700 | $65.22 | |
| 90th | $175,500 | $84.38 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers.
| Sacramento, CA | $135,100 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $105,600 |
| Modesto, CA | $104,900 |
| Riverside, CA | $100,600 |
| Fresno, CA | $99,480 |
| San Jose, CA | $94,690 |
| San Francisco, CA | $82,620 |
| Napa, CA | $79,670 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $76,110 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $71,200 |
| Visalia, CA | $60,890 |
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 postsecondary teacher make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $48.95 ($101,800 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $101,800 against $77,640 nationally, 31% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $100,700, so San Diego pays 1% more.
Where does San Diego rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
9 of 169 metro areas with data.
How much does a postsecondary teacher make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $175,500 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.