Elementary School Teacher Salary in San Diego, CA
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The median elementary school teacher in the San Diego area earns $97,000 a year, 52% above the U.S. median ($63,970) and 3% below the California median ($99,650). Half of the 11,340 elementary school teachers there earn between $75,030 and $110,420.
| Annual pay | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,140 | $61,940 | $47,960 |
| 25th percentile | $75,030 | $77,140 | $57,710 |
| Median | $97,000 | $99,650 | $63,970 |
| 75th percentile | $110,420 | $119,970 | $81,450 |
| 90th percentile | $123,450 | $127,070 | $104,340 |
| Average | $91,390 | $95,670 | $72,650 |
| Jobs | 11,340 | 155,160 | 1,388,390 |
San Diego, CA ranks 8th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for elementary school teacher pay. Highest: Sacramento, CA ($103,390).
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Check my payElementary school teacher pay in other cities
- Sacramento, CA: $103,390
- San Jose, CA: $102,860
- Los Angeles, CA: $101,860
- Seattle, WA: $102,920
- Boston, MA: $98,060
- New York, NY: $96,900
- Providence, RI: $86,720
- Portland, OR: $82,330
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Similar jobs in San Diego, CA
- Middle School Teacher: $78,460
- High School Teacher: $102,810
- Preschool Teacher: $44,940
- Teaching Assistant: $46,440
- Substitute Teacher: $59,860
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.