Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
The median computer science teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $96,980 per year. Salaries range from $49,460 at the entry level to $170,200+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 35,480 computer science teachers, postsecondary jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 5.3% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$96,980
per year
Employment
35,480
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$49,460
25th percentile
$66,600
Median
$96,980
75th percentile
$131,320
90th percentile
$170,200
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+5.3%
Faster than average
Annual Openings
3,500
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State
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$56K$128K■ No data
Top Paying States
California
$128K
+32%
Massachusetts
$128K
+32%
Utah
$124K
+28%
Michigan
$108K
+11%
Oregon
$107K
+11%
Virginia
$107K
+10%
Nevada
$107K
+10%
Connecticut
$106K
+10%
Indiana
$103K
+6%
Delaware
$102K
+5%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $128,210 | +32.2% |
| Massachusetts | $128,030 | +32.0% |
| Utah | $124,460 | +28.3% |
| Michigan | $107,690 | +11.0% |
| Oregon | $107,310 | +10.7% |
| Virginia | $106,780 | +10.1% |
| Nevada | $106,640 | +10.0% |
| Connecticut | $106,290 | +9.6% |
| Indiana | $102,660 | +5.9% |
| Delaware | $102,080 | +5.3% |
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Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $173,640 | +79.0% |
| Lawrence, KS | $170,660 | +76.0% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $166,550 | +71.7% |
| Fresno, CA | $144,170 | +48.7% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $141,210 | +45.6% |
| Madison, WI | $140,660 | +45.0% |
| Wilmington, NC | $139,410 | +43.8% |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $139,390 | +43.7% |
| Merced, CA | $138,890 | +43.2% |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $137,390 | +41.7% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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