SOC 25-1021 · May 2025 · United States
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary across the United States is $96,980 per year, measured over 35,480 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $128,210.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Pay for this occupation varies by 128.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $128,210 and Arkansas pays $56,180.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $128,210 | 2,480 | |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $128,030 | 1,490 | |
| 3 | Utah | $124,460 | 550 | |
| 4 | Michigan | $107,690 | 810 | |
| 5 | Oregon | $107,310 | 530 | |
| 6 | Virginia | $106,780 | 1,670 | |
| 7 | Nevada | $106,640 | 140 | |
| 8 | Connecticut | $106,290 | 390 | |
| 9 | Indiana | $102,660 | 1,240 | |
| 10 | Delaware | $102,080 | 120 |
States with the most Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 3,540 | $97,480 | |
| 2 | New York | 3,170 | $96,450 | |
| 3 | California | 2,480 | $128,210 | |
| 4 | Virginia | 1,670 | $106,780 | |
| 5 | North Carolina | 1,650 | $80,080 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 1,540 | $98,750 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 1,520 | $97,500 | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 1,490 | $128,030 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | 1,440 | $81,500 | |
| 10 | Indiana | 1,240 | $102,660 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Maria | $173,640 | 70 |
| 2 | Lawrence | $170,660 | 40 |
| 3 | San Diego | $166,550 | 300 |
| 4 | Fresno | $144,170 | 50 |
| 5 | Sacramento | $141,210 | 110 |
| 6 | Madison | $140,660 | 90 |
| 7 | Wilmington | $139,410 | 50 |
| 8 | Amherst Town | $139,390 | 170 |
| 9 | Merced | $138,890 | 50 |
| 10 | Riverside | $137,390 | 190 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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