The median annual wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA is $78,430 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $86,960.
Pay spans roughly $60,870 at the 10th percentile to $119,310 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 11,720 people work as elementary school teachers, except special education in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA.
| Median (annual) | $78,430 |
| Mean (annual) | $86,960 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $60,870 |
| 90th percentile | $119,310 |
| Employment | 11,720 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.