Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Diego, CA

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

Median annual salary $129,140 +21.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,830
90th percentile $212,730
Employed locally 230
National median $106,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,830
    25th
    $84,600
    50th (median)
    $129,140
    75th
    $165,390
    90th
    $212,730

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 126% Median Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 26% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,600
    Lawrence, KS $140,470
    Knoxville, TN $136,550
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $136,330
    Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $136,140
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $136,020

    Nearby metros — Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,600
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $132,460
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $132,350
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $132,080
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $130,220
    California $129,140

    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 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in San Diego?

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

    The median Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Diego, CA is 21.7% above the national median of $106,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $49,830 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,600.