Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other Salary in San Diego, CA

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

Median annual salary $98,520 +31.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $53,670
90th percentile $207,780
Employed locally 320
National median $75,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,670
    25th
    $71,330
    50th (median)
    $98,520
    75th
    $167,370
    90th
    $207,780

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary vs area income 96% Median Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary is 4% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $172,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $149,960
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $137,300
    Hawaii $134,150
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $132,240
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,800

    Nearby metros — Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $172,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $149,960
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $132,240
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,800
    California $111,360
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,470

    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 Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other 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 Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary in San Diego, CA is 31.3% above the national median of $75,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other in San Diego?

    Entry-level Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $53,670 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,330.