Middle School Teacher Salary in San Diego, CA
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The median middle school teacher in the San Diego area earns $78,460 a year, 22% above the U.S. median ($64,370) and 21% below the California median ($98,950). Half of the 2,310 middle school teachers there earn between $65,420 and $102,020.
| Annual pay | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,130 | $62,410 | $48,080 |
| 25th percentile | $65,420 | $76,270 | $58,530 |
| Median | $78,460 | $98,950 | $64,370 |
| 75th percentile | $102,020 | $111,610 | $80,490 |
| 90th percentile | $120,550 | $129,500 | $102,540 |
| Average | $84,530 | $94,680 | $72,030 |
| Jobs | 2,310 | 37,300 | 620,090 |
San Diego, CA ranks 17th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for middle school teacher pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($105,030).
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Check my payMiddle school teacher pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $105,030
- Riverside, CA: $100,810
- Sacramento, CA: $99,360
- Seattle, WA: $102,560
- Salt Lake City, UT: $98,880
- New York, NY: $96,500
- Hartford, CT: $96,030
- Boston, MA: $94,170
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Similar jobs in San Diego, CA
- Elementary School Teacher: $97,000
- 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.