SOC 25-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary — Austin
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Austin, TX comes to $104,760 a year, ahead of the national median of $96,980 by 8.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Austin, TX comes to $104,760 a year, ahead of the national median of $96,980 by 8.0%. Pay ranges from under $52,200 at the tenth percentile to more than $183,250 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $79,010 to $133,260.
Employment stands at 350, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, McAllen records the highest median at $128,680. Of the 598 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 81st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,200 | −46.2% |
| 25th | $79,010 | −18.5% |
| Median (50th) | $104,760 | +8.0% |
| 75th | $133,260 | +37.4% |
| 90th | $183,250 | +89.0% |
| Mean | $115,000 | +18.6% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McAllen | $128,680 | 70 | |
| 2 | Houston | $101,710 | 580 | |
| 3 | Dallas | $99,670 | 1,070 | |
| 4 | Killeen | $82,180 | 40 | |
| 5 | Lubbock | $81,130 | 50 | |
| 6 | San Antonio | $76,950 | 400 | |
| 7 | Tyler | $72,550 | 40 | |
| 8 | El Paso | $69,920 | 110 | |
| 9 | College Station | $62,830 | 180 | |
| 10 | Amarillo | $61,730 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Austin run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $104,760 goes as far as $107,889 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$104,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$107,889US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $104,760 a year, 8.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $52,200 to $183,250 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 350 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is McAllen, at $128,680.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Austin, TX?
The median annual wage is $104,760, 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 Austin, TX is 8.0% 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 Austin, TX earns more than $183,250 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $52,200 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 McAllen, at $128,680 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 350 jobs in this occupation in Austin, TX. 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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