How much does a teacher and instructor make in San Diego?
$80,460a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $38.68 an hour or $6,705 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.68
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 3,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,910Median: $80,460Highest 10%: $125,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,910 | $27.84 | |
| 25th | $63,430 | $30.50 | |
| Median | $80,460 | $38.68 | |
| 75th | $101,000 | $48.53 | |
| 90th | $125,900 | $60.53 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Salinas, CA | $113,400 |
| Fresno, CA | $105,200 |
| Modesto, CA | $103,900 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $101,100 |
| Stockton, CA | $99,820 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $97,680 |
| Riverside, CA | $97,070 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $96,820 |
| Chico, CA | $95,420 |
| Merced, CA | $93,400 |
| Hanford, CA | $86,710 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $85,640 |
| Napa, CA | $84,420 |
| Visalia, CA | $83,410 |
| Sacramento, CA | $81,720 |
| Yuba City, CA | $81,320 |
| San Francisco, CA | $79,250 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $78,820 |
| Vallejo, CA | $78,760 |
| San Jose, CA | $77,720 |
| Oxnard, CA | $77,230 |
| El Centro, CA | $77,110 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $76,640 |
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 teacher and instructor make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $38.68 ($80,460 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $80,460 against $66,140 nationally, 22% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $87,460, so San Diego pays 8% less.
Where does San Diego rank for teacher and instructor pay?
42 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,900 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.