Engineering Instructor Salary in San Diego, CA

How much does an Engineering Instructor make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Engineering Instructor in San Diego, CA is $92,316. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $83,460 to $105,727, with most professionals earning between $75,397 and $117,936.

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What does an Engineering Instructor do?

Common responsibilities of an Engineering Instructor

Assists students toward the successful completion of course(s) which the instructor is teaching by providing outreach, guidance, feedback, supplemental instruction, tutoring, and other approved forms of academic support.

October 31, 2022

Prepare course syllabi, course outlines (if necessary) and related instructional materials.

November 23, 2022

Develop and maintain productive relations with those businesses, industries, and other organizations in the community which are pertinent to the program and prospective graduates and with which the college may hold contracts, other agreements, or arrangements.

January 01, 2023

Contribute to the development and maintenance of course materials consistent with industry standards and stated learning objectives for the course and program as directed by the Program Director.

March 05, 2023

Supporting collegiality and teaching excellence by actively participating in the professional development of new and veteran faculty .

March 11, 2023

Provide support and assistance in conducting student recruitment and registration, determining admission requirements and procedures, orientation of new students, job placement of graduates, and other related activities as needed.

March 18, 2023

Post student attendance, grades, and course syllabus to the college LMS in accordance with college timelines.

March 25, 2023

Demonstrated experience, and/or classroom strategies for, effectively instructing students from diverse backgrounds including differences in culture, heritage, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, ability, class, and religion.

April 18, 2023

Maintains communication with instructors from other divisions in order to keep courses up-to-date and appropriate.

April 18, 2023

Participate in professional development or other activities that may include in-services, courses, or seminars to advance instruction and technical skills as well as knowledge within the field of study.

May 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Engineering Instructor in San Diego, CA

Average Base Salary

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92316

What is the average salary for Engineering Instructor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Engineering Instructor in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Engineering Instructor ranges from $83,460 to $105,727 with the average base salary of $92,316. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $83,460 to $105,727 with the average total cash compensation of $92,316.

View Average Salary for Engineering Instructor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$92,316	$83,460 - $105,727
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$92,316	$83,460 - $105,727

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Engineering Instructor Salary Near San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,213 - $105,414	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,460 - $105,727	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,998 - $105,141	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,267 - $105,482	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,998 - $105,141	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,866 - $104,975	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA

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About San Diego, California

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