Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$96,690
↑ 32.3% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 32.3% since 2011 ($73,090 → $96,690)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $96,690
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+0.4%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -10%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $96,690 | +0.3% |
| 2023 | $96,430 | +13.8% |
| 2022 | $84,760 | +8.8% |
| 2021 | $77,910 | -8.9% |
| 2020 | $85,540 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | $85,180 | +3.6% |
| 2018 | $82,220 | +4.6% |
| 2017 | $78,630 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | $77,570 | +3.6% |
| 2015 | $74,840 | +3.9% |
| 2014 | $72,010 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | $73,100 | +1.2% |
| 2012 | $72,200 | -1.2% |
| 2011 | $73,090 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.