Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for computer science teachers, postsecondary is $96,980, or — per hour. About 35,480 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $128,210 in California to $56,180 in Arkansas.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 48 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $128,210 | — | 2,480 | 0.60 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $128,030 | — | 1,490 | 1.79 |
| 3 | Utah | $124,460 | — | 550 | 1.38 |
| 4 | Michigan | $107,690 | — | 810 | 0.81 |
| 5 | Oregon | $107,310 | — | 530 | 1.17 |
| 6 | Virginia | $106,780 | — | 1,670 | 1.78 |
| 7 | Nevada | $106,640 | — | 140 | 0.39 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $106,290 | — | 390 | 1.02 |
| 9 | Indiana | $102,660 | — | 1,240 | 1.70 |
| 10 | Delaware | $102,080 | — | 120 | 1.13 |
| 11 | District of Columbia | $101,380 | — | 210 | 1.30 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $100,790 | — | 160 | 1.40 |
| 13 | Maine | $99,730 | — | 120 | 0.79 |
| 14 | Maryland | $98,850 | — | 830 | 1.32 |
| 15 | Illinois | $98,750 | — | 1,540 | 1.11 |
| 16 | Georgia | $98,030 | — | 1,160 | 1.04 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $97,730 | — | 510 | 0.76 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $97,500 | — | 1,520 | 1.10 |
| 19 | Texas | $97,480 | — | 3,540 | 1.10 |
| 20 | New York | $96,450 | — | 3,170 | 1.44 |
| 21 | Vermont | $94,930 | — | 110 | 1.60 |
| 22 | Nebraska | $94,360 | — | 260 | 1.11 |
| 23 | Alabama | $92,640 | — | 500 | 1.04 |
| 24 | Ohio | $91,230 | — | 1,180 | 0.93 |
| 25 | Washington | $90,950 | — | 800 | 0.99 |
| 26 | Missouri | $90,770 | — | 510 | 0.76 |
| 27 | Iowa | $89,510 | — | 290 | 0.82 |
| 28 | Minnesota | $85,710 | — | 480 | 0.71 |
| 29 | Arizona | $84,050 | — | 700 | 0.95 |
| 30 | New Hampshire | $83,630 | — | 210 | 1.34 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $83,470 | — | 310 | 0.67 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $81,600 | — | 560 | 0.75 |
| 33 | Montana | $81,560 | — | 60 | 0.50 |
| 34 | New Jersey | $81,500 | — | 1,440 | 1.48 |
| 35 | North Dakota | $81,400 | — | 90 | 0.87 |
| 36 | Colorado | $80,530 | — | 920 | 1.41 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $80,080 | — | 1,650 | 1.46 |
| 38 | New Mexico | $79,440 | — | 200 | 1.00 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $78,240 | — | 380 | 0.73 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $77,530 | — | 200 | 0.45 |
| 41 | Florida | $76,950 | — | 950 | 0.42 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $76,570 | — | 210 | 0.55 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $75,540 | — | 150 | 1.41 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $75,520 | — | 160 | 0.59 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $73,880 | — | 270 | 1.69 |
| 46 | Kansas | $67,400 | — | 260 | 0.79 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $63,900 | — | 40 | 0.63 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $56,180 | — | 160 | 0.55 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do computer science teachers, postsecondary make?
The median annual wage for computer science teachers, postsecondary in the United States is $96,980, or — per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $49,460, and the top 10% earn $170,200.
How many computer science teachers, postsecondary are employed in the U.S.?
About 35,480 people work as computer science teachers, postsecondary nationwide.
Which state pays computer science teachers, postsecondary the most?
California pays the most at a median of $128,210, followed by Massachusetts ($128,030) and Utah ($124,460).
Which state pays computer science teachers, postsecondary the least?
Arkansas has the lowest median at $56,180.
Where are computer science teachers, postsecondary jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is Massachusetts at 1.79×.