SOC 25-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary — Augusta
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Augusta, GA is $114,210 per year, 17.8% above the national median of $96,980.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Augusta, GA is $114,210 per year, 17.8% above the national median of $96,980. Half of workers earn between $84,160 and $133,490. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $60,610 and the ninetieth at $173,770.
Employment stands at 90, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Atlanta records the highest median at $107,780. Of the 437 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 42nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,610 | −37.5% |
| 25th | $84,160 | −13.2% |
| Median (50th) | $114,210 | +17.8% |
| 75th | $133,490 | +37.6% |
| 90th | $173,770 | +79.2% |
| Mean | $114,140 | +17.7% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Augusta run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $114,210 goes as far as $118,598 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 22.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$114,210as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$118,598US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $114,210 a year, 17.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,610 to $173,770 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $107,780.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Augusta, GA?
The median annual wage is $114,210, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $96,980, so pay in Augusta, GA is 17.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Augusta, GA earns more than $173,770 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,610 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Atlanta, at $107,780 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Augusta, GA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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