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Average Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a computer science teachers, postsecondary make in the United States?

The average salary for a computer science teachers, postsecondary in the United States is $106,380, but the range typically falls between $65,660 and $133,800. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $51.14, with a range between $31.57 and $64.33.

There are approximately 36,150 people employed as a computer science teachers, postsecondary in the United States. With New York, California, Texas employing the highest number of computer science teachers, postsecondary.The state with the best pay for a computer science teachers, postsecondary is California, with an average annual salary of $152,390, while Hawaii has the lowest average annual salary of $71,260.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$49,770$23.93
25th Percentile$65,660$31.57
Median$96,430$46.36
75th Percentile$133,800$64.33
90th Percentile$175,150$84.21

Average computer science teachers, postsecondary salary by location

The salary of a computer science teachers, postsecondary can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a computer science teachers, postsecondary in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for computer science teachers, postsecondary are California, Oregon, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Alaska while the worst states are Hawaii, Mississippi, Arkansas, Georgia, North Dakota.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Alabama$51,710$99,660$177,590
Alaska$81,010$122,300$168,800
Arizona$64,570$94,370$141,220
Arkansas$22,880$70,230$110,630
California$61,040$152,390$236,030
Colorado$39,480$84,910$133,040
Connecticut$77,790$137,560$222,740
Delaware$47,820$87,130$134,350
District of Columbia$61,150$104,320$163,640
Florida$51,140$92,670$145,780
Georgia$38,990$83,690$131,520
Hawaii$29,740$71,260$141,960
Idaho$47,070$84,790$135,380
Illinois$46,230$108,160$165,670
Indiana$50,700$96,490$161,190
Iowa$52,620$95,380$139,620
Kansas$49,400$96,380$164,040
Kentucky$34,360$89,600$141,960
Louisiana$51,620$96,260$158,850
Maine$57,970$106,710$150,340
Maryland$62,060$120,780$207,350
Massachusetts$62,790$125,000$206,620
Michigan$63,770$113,360$172,140
Minnesota$62,070$97,510$141,870
Mississippi$35,600$72,450$102,510
Missouri$54,120$99,380$163,980
Montana$57,190$102,780$174,220
Nebraska$60,240$104,670$170,600
Nevada$58,300$132,770>$239,200
New Hampshire$62,490$117,630$224,400
New Jersey$60,350$117,790$173,540
New Mexico$46,750$89,980$145,610
New York$50,980$112,640$195,560
North Carolina$43,710$84,030$131,390
North Dakota$47,450$89,710$165,320
Ohio$38,770$88,810$149,550
Oklahoma$38,460$82,860$136,470
Oregon$63,600$124,580$180,680
Pennsylvania$49,020$105,230$169,470
Rhode Island$66,310$103,880$171,680
South Carolina$50,420$91,630$152,830
South Dakota$52,880$76,340$106,040
Tennessee$60,270$97,210$141,410
Texas$41,910$97,830$163,860
Utah$50,030$106,050$173,800
Vermont$63,550$107,630$162,860
Virginia$46,080$97,180$169,920
Washington$52,690$90,370$139,630
West Virginia$38,620$86,170$143,490
Wisconsin$67,970$107,310$167,780

Even between cities, the salary of a computer science teachers, postsecondary can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for computer science teachers, postsecondary is Santa Maria-Santa Barbara area, CA with an average salary of $190,820.The city with the lowest average salary for computer science teachers, postsecondary is Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area, NC with an average salary of $59,850.

Areas with highest average salaries for computer science teachers, postsecondary

  1. Santa Maria-Santa Barbara area, CA - $190,820
  2. San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA - $169,360
  3. San Diego-Carlsbad area, CA - $159,180
  4. Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade area, CA - $157,080
  5. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area, CA - $150,560

Areas with lowest average salaries for computer science teachers, postsecondary

  1. Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area, NC - $59,850
  2. Roanoke, VA - $61,900
  3. Central East New York nonmetropolitan area, NY - $62,840
  4. West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area, AR - $63,350
  5. Southeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area, NC - $63,770

Employment trends for computer science teachers, postsecondary in the United States

The number of computer science teachers, postsecondary in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of computer science teachers, postsecondary has increased by 3,920. On average, the number of computer science teachers, postsecondary has been increasing by 3.0% each year. The salary of computer science teachers, postsecondary has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of computer science teachers, postsecondary has increased by $7,700. On average, the salary of computer science teachers, postsecondary has been increasing by 2.0% each year.

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How computer science teachers, postsecondary salaries compare to other education, training, and library occupations

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary are part of the education, training, and library occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for computer science teachers, postsecondary compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all education, training, and library occupations jobs here.

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