The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA is $45,370 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,830.
Pay spans roughly $37,160 at the 10th percentile to $58,510 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.81 per hour. An estimated 4,320 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA.
| Median (annual) | $45,370 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,830 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.81 |
| 10th percentile | $37,160 |
| 90th percentile | $58,510 |
| Employment | 4,320 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.