Preschool Teacher Salary in San Diego, CA
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The median preschool teacher in the San Diego area earns $44,940 a year, 18% above the U.S. median ($38,140) and 5% below the California median ($47,400). Half of the 5,130 preschool teachers there earn between $38,970 and $49,120.
Median $44,940
10th: $38,14090th: $60,420
| Annual pay | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,140 | $37,870 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $38,970 | $43,910 | $34,530 |
| Median | $44,940 | $47,400 | $38,140 |
| 75th percentile | $49,120 | $59,150 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $60,420 | $65,350 | $61,390 |
| Average | $47,090 | $51,190 | $43,030 |
| Jobs | 5,130 | 55,700 | 478,780 |
San Diego, CA ranks 10th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for preschool teacher pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($53,810).
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Check my payPreschool teacher pay in other cities
- San Francisco, CA: $53,810
- San Jose, CA: $51,190
- Los Angeles, CA: $46,600
- New York, NY: $50,230
- Seattle, WA: $46,380
- Boston, MA: $46,030
- Denver, CO: $45,680
- Portland, OR: $45,310
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Similar jobs in San Diego, CA
- Elementary School Teacher: $97,000
- High School Teacher: $102,810
- Middle School Teacher: $78,460
- 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.