Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Diego, CA

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

Median annual salary $131,590 +35.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,550
90th percentile $213,620
Employed locally 460
National median $97,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,550
    25th
    $73,550
    50th (median)
    $131,590
    75th
    $173,360
    90th
    $213,620

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 129% Median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 29% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Business Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wilmington, NC $179,820
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $169,800
    Anchorage, AK $168,440
    Lawrence, KS $162,300
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $161,500
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,270

    Nearby metros — Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,270
    Fresno, CA $134,070
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $128,730
    California $125,310
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $125,280
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $123,810

    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 Business Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Business 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 Business Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Diego, CA is 35.3% above the national median of $97,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in San Diego?

    Entry-level Business Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $44,550 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,550.