Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary earn a median $96,980 a year nationally. Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
U.S. median
$96,980
$46.63 per hour
Range
$49,460 – $170,200
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
35,480
across the U.S.
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$77,055
per year · effective tax rate 20.5%
$6,421Monthly
$3,211Twice a month
$2,964Every 2 weeks
$37.05Hourly
- Federal income tax$12,506
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,013
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,406
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$77,055
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $49,460 | $23.78 | $41,921 |
| 25th percentile | $66,600 | $32.02 | $55,683 |
| Median (50th) | $96,980 | $46.63 | $77,055 |
| 75th percentile | $131,320 | $63.13 | $101,023 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $170,200 | $81.83 | $127,598 |
Best cities for computer science teachers, postsecondary (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston, TX | $101,710 | $80,383 | $81,500 | 580 |
| 2 | Boston, MA | $119,810 | $87,346 | $80,677 | 1,060 |
| 3 | Atlanta, GA | $107,780 | $79,682 | $79,636 | 660 |
| 4 | Dallas, TX | $99,670 | $78,948 | $76,581 | 1,070 |
| 5 | Philadelphia, PA | $98,370 | $75,013 | $73,145 | 760 |
| 6 | Seattle, WA | $99,110 | $78,554 | $70,685 | 470 |
| 7 | Los Angeles, CA | $109,930 | $78,743 | $69,337 | 820 |
| 8 | Washington, DC | $97,940 | $72,374 | $66,469 | 940 |
| 9 | New York, NY | $93,980 | $70,440 | $62,579 | 2,830 |
| 10 | Chicago, IL | $85,120 | $64,643 | $62,400 | 990 |
| 11 | Phoenix, AZ | $80,000 | $63,319 | $61,286 | 490 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Boston, MA — $119,810
- Los Angeles, CA — $109,930
- Atlanta, GA — $107,780
- Houston, TX — $101,710
- Dallas, TX — $99,670
- Seattle, WA — $99,110
- Philadelphia, PA — $98,370
- Washington, DC — $97,940
- New York, NY — $93,980
- Chicago, IL — $85,120
- Phoenix, AZ — $80,000
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $128,210 | $89,537 | $60,850 – $225,640 | 2,480 |
| Massachusetts | $128,030 | $92,593 | $66,120 – $208,700 | 1,490 |
| Utah | $124,460 | $91,700 | $67,070 – $163,860 | 550 |
| Michigan | $107,690 | $80,264 | $60,920 – $176,080 | 810 |
| Oregon | $107,310 | $75,763 | $62,240 – $198,650 | 530 |
| Virginia | $106,780 | $78,624 | $54,950 – $200,140 | 1,670 |
| Nevada | $106,640 | $83,851 | $60,650 – $181,670 | 140 |
| Connecticut | $106,290 | $79,334 | $60,950 – $167,540 | 390 |
| Indiana | $102,660 | $78,052 | $60,800 – $173,770 | 1,240 |
| Delaware | $102,080 | $75,247 | $60,340 – $162,570 | 120 |
| District of Columbia | $101,380 | $74,502 | $66,190 – $166,170 | 210 |
| Rhode Island | $100,790 | $76,550 | $60,770 – $161,420 | 160 |
| Maine | $99,730 | $73,355 | $60,870 – $161,560 | 120 |
| Maryland | $98,850 | $74,039 | $31,760 – $180,340 | 830 |
| Illinois | $98,750 | $73,557 | $42,860 – $165,810 | 1,540 |
| Georgia | $98,030 | $73,329 | $15,080 – $172,850 | 1,160 |
| Wisconsin | $97,730 | $73,784 | $73,660 – $167,710 | 510 |
| Pennsylvania | $97,500 | $74,428 | $37,000 – $153,860 | 1,520 |
| Texas | $97,480 | $77,407 | $47,960 – $161,040 | 3,540 |
| New York | $96,450 | $72,032 | $51,180 – $170,200 | 3,170 |
| Vermont | $94,930 | $71,808 | $65,440 – $161,390 | 110 |
| Nebraska | $94,360 | $71,798 | $49,160 – $162,290 | 260 |
| Alabama | $92,640 | $69,635 | $56,310 – $159,600 | 500 |
| Ohio | $91,230 | $71,284 | $39,390 – $160,060 | 1,180 |
| Washington | $90,950 | $72,813 | $57,370 – $168,390 | 800 |
| Missouri | $90,770 | $69,358 | $53,990 – $162,330 | 510 |
| Iowa | $89,510 | $69,051 | $61,450 – $157,790 | 290 |
| Minnesota | $85,710 | $64,822 | $63,010 – $132,670 | 480 |
| Arizona | $84,050 | $66,067 | $71,240 – $157,530 | 700 |
| New Hampshire | $83,630 | $67,664 | $64,730 – $160,470 | 210 |
| Kentucky | $83,470 | $64,747 | $46,680 – $139,570 | 310 |
| Tennessee | $81,600 | $66,236 | $60,930 – $166,310 | 560 |
| Montana | $81,560 | $62,960 | $45,490 – $163,930 | 60 |
| New Jersey | $81,500 | $63,164 | $32,220 – $176,830 | 1,440 |
| North Dakota | $81,400 | $65,767 | $55,840 – $172,000 | 90 |
| Colorado | $80,530 | $62,648 | $30,800 – $139,900 | 920 |
| North Carolina | $80,080 | $62,480 | $45,270 – $135,900 | 1,650 |
| New Mexico | $79,440 | $62,148 | $56,150 – $156,260 | 200 |
| South Carolina | $78,240 | $60,335 | $56,790 – $146,070 | 380 |
| Louisiana | $77,530 | $61,433 | $51,120 – $154,840 | 200 |
| Florida | $76,950 | $62,964 | $50,520 – $106,370 | 950 |
| Oklahoma | $76,570 | $59,797 | $37,030 – $137,100 | 210 |
| South Dakota | $75,540 | $61,972 | $52,040 – $106,900 | 150 |
| Mississippi | $75,520 | $59,670 | $48,860 – $143,160 | 160 |
| West Virginia | $73,880 | $58,178 | $49,880 – $128,240 | 270 |
| Kansas | $67,400 | $53,285 | $30,360 – $170,660 | 260 |
| Wyoming | $63,900 | $53,524 | $44,710 – $94,750 | 40 |
| Arkansas | $56,180 | $45,342 | $23,500 – $98,540 | 160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer science teachers, postsecondary make?
The national median salary for computer science teachers, postsecondary is $96,980 a year ($46.63 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,460 and the top 10% earn over $170,200. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays computer science teachers, postsecondary the most?
California has the highest median pay at $128,210. After taxes and local prices, Houston, TX offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many computer science teachers, postsecondary are there in the U.S.?
About 35,480 people work as computer science teachers, postsecondary nationwide.