How much does a teaching assistant make in San Diego?
$46,440a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $22.33 an hour or $3,870 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.33
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 13,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,540Median: $46,440Highest 10%: $56,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,540 | $17.57 | |
| 25th | $39,050 | $18.77 | |
| Median | $46,440 | $22.33 | |
| 75th | $49,990 | $24.03 | |
| 90th | $56,870 | $27.34 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| San Francisco, CA | $49,360 |
| San Jose, CA | $49,010 |
| Napa, CA | $48,450 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $48,270 |
| Vallejo, CA | $48,200 |
| Salinas, CA | $48,030 |
| Modesto, CA | $47,990 |
| Oxnard, CA | $47,860 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $47,430 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $46,540 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $46,410 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,330 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $46,240 |
| Sacramento, CA | $45,990 |
| Yuba City, CA | $45,880 |
| Hanford, CA | $45,780 |
| Chico, CA | $45,660 |
| Stockton, CA | $45,550 |
| Fresno, CA | $45,340 |
| Visalia, CA | $45,230 |
| Merced, CA | $44,680 |
| Redding, CA | $44,430 |
| El Centro, CA | $43,970 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $38,930 |
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 teaching assistant make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $22.33 ($46,440 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $46,440 against $36,780 nationally, 26% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $46,490, so San Diego pays 0% more.
Where does San Diego rank for teaching assistant pay?
20 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,870 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.