Teachers and Instructors, All Other Salary in San Diego, CA

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

Median annual salary $81,400 +25.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,250
90th percentile $121,640
Employed locally 2,690
National median $64,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,250
    25th
    $63,330
    50th (median)
    $81,400
    75th
    $104,720
    90th
    $121,640

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary vs area income 80% Median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teachers and Instructors, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rhode Island $125,420
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $119,060
    Salinas, CA $110,760
    Napa, CA $108,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,230
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,780

    Nearby metros — Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salinas, CA $110,760
    Napa, CA $108,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,230
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,780
    Merced, CA $100,390
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $98,940

    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 Teachers and Instructors, All Other make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Teachers and Instructors, 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 Teachers and Instructors, All Other salaries?

    The median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary in San Diego, CA is 25.8% above the national median of $64,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in San Diego?

    Entry-level Teachers and Instructors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $45,250 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,330.