Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary
in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
- Middle 50%
- $38,970–$49,120
- vs U.S. median
- +18%
- Metro rank
- #58 of 357
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro earn a median of $44,940 a year, based on BLS estimates for 5,130 jobs (May 2025). That is 18% above the U.S. median of $38,140 and 5% below the CA statewide median of $47,400. It ranks #58 of 357 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE5,130 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in other CA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Visalia, CA | $56,930 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $53,810 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $51,190 |
| Modesto, CA | $49,500 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $48,130 |
| Merced, CA | $48,120 |
| North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $47,980 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $47,780 |
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- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educationmedian $97,000 · 11,340 jobs
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- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educationmedian $78,460 · 2,310 jobs
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Questions
What is the average Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in San Diego?
The BLS median is $44,940 a year (May 2025). Half of the 5,130 jobs pay between $38,970 and $49,120. The 10th percentile is $38,140 and the 90th is $60,420.
Is San Diego a high-paying metro for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education?
That is 18% above the U.S. median of $38,140 and 5% below the CA statewide median of $47,400. It ranks #58 of 357 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education make an hour in San Diego?
About $21.61 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $44,940 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $18.74–$23.62 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.