DOL Median (San Diego, CA)
$29,500
vs National
-9.2%
National: $32,495BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$21,300
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$29,500
-9.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$32,495
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in San Diego, CA earns $29,500 in nominal terms, which is 9.2% below the national average of $32,495. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $21,300 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Diego, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| LIFETIME MONTESSORI SCHOOL | $39,000 | 2 |
| TORREY PINES MONTESSORI CENTER INC. | $29,597 | 3 |
| REFORMATION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH | $29,500 | 4 |
| DIE RASSELBANDE PRESCHOOL | $23,400 | 3 |
| MISSION VALLEY NAZARENE CHILD CARE CENTER | N/A | 1 |
| CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL | N/A | 3 |
| NORTHMINSTER PRESCHOOL | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education make in San Diego, CA?
The median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in San Diego, CA is $29,500 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is San Diego, CA a good place to work as a Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education?
A Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in San Diego, CA earns 9.2% less than the national median of $32,495, or $21,300 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.