How much does a substitute teacher make in San Diego?
$59,860a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $28.78 an hour or $4,988 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.78
- Vs. national median
- +44%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 9,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,990Median: $59,860Highest 10%: $78,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,990 | $18.75 | |
| 25th | $53,080 | $25.52 | |
| Median | $59,860 | $28.78 | |
| 75th | $65,890 | $31.68 | |
| 90th | $78,590 | $37.78 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers.
| Napa, CA | $76,520 |
| San Jose, CA | $72,330 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $66,480 |
| Vallejo, CA | $66,000 |
| Stockton, CA | $65,190 |
| Salinas, CA | $63,970 |
| Modesto, CA | $63,440 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $62,310 |
| Oxnard, CA | $62,260 |
| Yuba City, CA | $61,710 |
| Hanford, CA | $61,590 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $61,290 |
| Chico, CA | $61,030 |
| San Francisco, CA | $60,790 |
| Riverside, CA | $60,780 |
| Merced, CA | $60,770 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $59,900 |
| Sacramento, CA | $59,780 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $58,620 |
| Redding, CA | $57,460 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $57,210 |
| Visalia, CA | $56,040 |
| Fresno, CA | $54,890 |
| El Centro, CA | $54,420 |
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 substitute teacher make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $28.78 ($59,860 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $59,860 against $41,670 nationally, 44% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $60,300, so San Diego pays 1% less.
Where does San Diego rank for substitute teacher pay?
26 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,590 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.