Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Diego, CA

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

Median annual salary $75,130 +22.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.12
10th percentile $44,740
90th percentile $167,530
Employed locally 1,040
National median $61,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,740
    25th
    $56,760
    50th (median)
    $75,130
    75th
    $116,400
    90th
    $167,530

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 73% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chico, CA $132,530
    Green Bay, WI $104,190
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $102,380
    El Centro, CA $100,010
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $99,530
    Lebanon, PA $99,520

    Nearby metros — Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chico, CA $132,530
    El Centro, CA $100,010
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $99,530
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $94,300
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $94,040
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $93,050

    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 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in San Diego, CA is $36.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.31 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Diego, CA is 22.2% above the national median of $61,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in San Diego?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $44,740 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,760.