SOC 25-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary — College Station
College Station-Bryan, TX · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in College Station, TX is $62,830 per year, substantially below the national median of $96,980 — a gap of 35.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in College Station, TX is $62,830 per year, substantially below the national median of $96,980 — a gap of 35.2%. Half of workers earn between $62,830 and $159,430. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $62,780 and the ninetieth at $210,850.
Employment stands at 180, or 1.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, McAllen records the highest median at $128,680. Of the 360 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 124th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,780 | −35.3% |
| 25th | $62,830 | −35.2% |
| Median (50th) | $62,830 | −35.2% |
| 75th | $159,430 | +64.4% |
| 90th | $210,850 | +117.4% |
| Mean | $112,880 | +16.4% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in College Station run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $62,830 goes as far as $64,706 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 33.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,830as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,706US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,830 a year, 35.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,780 to $210,850 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 180 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 College Station, TX?
The median annual wage is $62,830, 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 College Station, TX is 35.2% lower. 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 College Station, TX earns more than $210,850 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,780 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 180 jobs in this occupation in College Station, 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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