SOC 25-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary — Merced
Merced, CA · 8 metro areas compared
In Merced, CA the median wage for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary reaches $138,890 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Merced, CA the median wage for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary reaches $138,890 a year. That is 43.2% more than the national median of $96,980. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $118,020 and $180,270. The lowest tenth earn under $71,400, while the highest tenth earn more than $207,510.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Santa Maria leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $173,640. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 14th of 272 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,400 | −26.4% |
| 25th | $118,020 | +21.7% |
| Median (50th) | $138,890 | +43.2% |
| 75th | $180,270 | +85.9% |
| 90th | $207,510 | +114.0% |
| Mean | $146,440 | +51.0% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Maria | $173,640 | 70 | |
| 2 | San Diego | $166,550 | 300 | |
| 3 | Fresno | $144,170 | 50 | |
| 4 | Sacramento | $141,210 | 110 | |
| 5 | Riverside | $137,390 | 190 | |
| 6 | San Francisco | $133,330 | 220 | |
| 7 | San Jose | $125,720 | 340 | |
| 8 | Los Angeles | $109,930 | 820 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Merced run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $138,890 buys what $125,465 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 29.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$138,890as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$125,465US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $138,890 a year, 43.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $71,400 to $207,510 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Santa Maria, at $173,640.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Merced, CA?
The median annual wage is $138,890, 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 Merced, CA is 43.2% 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 Merced, CA earns more than $207,510 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $71,400 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 Santa Maria, at $173,640 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Merced, CA. 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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