How much does a teacher and instructor make in San Francisco?
$79,250a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $38.10 an hour or $6,604 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.10
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 3,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,520Median: $79,250Highest 10%: $129,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,520 | $19.00 | |
| 25th | $52,330 | $25.16 | |
| Median | $79,250 | $38.10 | |
| 75th | $114,000 | $54.78 | |
| 90th | $129,200 | $62.13 |
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 Diego, CA | $80,460 |
| 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 Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $357,200 |
| Economics Teacher | $203,700 |
| Engineering Teacher | $175,200 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $170,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $170,100 |
| Communications Teacher | $166,900 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $165,100 |
| History Teacher | $162,200 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $137,400 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $134,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $38.10 ($79,250 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $79,250 against $66,140 nationally, 20% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $87,460, so San Francisco pays 9% less.
Where does San Francisco rank for teacher and instructor pay?
44 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $129,200 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.