Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $102,860 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,080
90th percentile $209,770
Employed locally 260
National median $101,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,080
    25th
    $80,580
    50th (median)
    $102,860
    75th
    $163,890
    90th
    $209,770

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 101% Median Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 1% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Haven, CT $217,960
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $162,980
    College Station-Bryan, TX $156,860
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $136,050
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $135,450
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $134,560

    Nearby metros — Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $162,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,810
    California $129,000
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $125,570
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $121,870
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $103,580

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$78,430
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$43,010
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$55,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,740
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$46,520
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$45,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in San Diego, CA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Diego, CA is 1.4% above the national median of $101,390. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in San Diego?

    Entry-level Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $48,080 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,580.