How much does a Pals instructor make in San Diego, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Pals instructor in San Diego, CA is $65,296. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $54,071 to $91,104, with most professionals earning between $43,852 and $114,600.

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What is a Pals instructor?

A Pals instructor is responsible for teaching Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) courses to healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and paramedics. They must be knowledgeable about the latest PALS guidelines and be able to effectively communicate and demonstrate life-saving techniques such as pediatric resuscitation, airway management, and pharmacology. In addition to leading classroom instruction, PALS instructors may also be responsible for evaluating students' skills and knowledge through written exams and hands-on simulations. They must ensure that all participants are competent in providing advanced life support to pediatric patients in emergency situations.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Pals instructor in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Pals instructor in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Pals instructor ranges from $54,071 to $91,104 with the average base salary of $65,296. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,071 to $91,104 with the average total cash compensation of $65,296.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $65,296 $54,071 - $91,104
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $65,296 $54,071 - $91,104
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,170 - $91,270 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,331 - $91,541 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,029 - $91,033 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,409 - $91,673 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,029 - $91,033 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,909 - $92,514 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
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