SOC 25-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary — Bridgeport
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT · 2 metro areas compared
At $100,100, median pay for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Bridgeport, CT tracks the national median of $96,980 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $100,100, median pay for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Bridgeport, CT tracks the national median of $96,980 closely. Pay ranges from under $50,500 at the tenth percentile to more than $135,280 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $78,540 to $129,480.
Within the state, Hartford records the highest median at $133,770. Of the 486 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 115th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,500 | −47.9% |
| 25th | $78,540 | −19.0% |
| Median (50th) | $100,100 | +3.2% |
| 75th | $129,480 | +33.5% |
| 90th | $135,280 | +39.5% |
| Mean | $100,010 | +3.1% |
Other metro areas in Connecticut
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bridgeport run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $100,100 buys what $96,622 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$100,100as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$96,622US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $100,100 a year, 3.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,500 to $135,280 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hartford, at $133,770.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Bridgeport, CT?
The median annual wage is $100,100, 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 Bridgeport, CT is 3.2% 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 Bridgeport, CT earns more than $135,280 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,500 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 Hartford, at $133,770 per year.
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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