Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations or assign this work to others.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as programming, data structures, and software design.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Top skills:InstructingWritingSpeakingReading ComprehensionLearning StrategiesJudgment and Decision Making
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Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay by experience level
Entry level$51,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$69,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$100,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$136,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$176,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+5.3%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
3,500
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary by industry
Educational Services
35,380 workers
$108,000
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
26,420 workers
$115,000
Educational Services, State Government Owned
17,680 workers
$114,000
Educational Services, Privately Owned
11,580 workers
$103,500
Junior Colleges
8,600 workers
$87,500
Educational Services, Local Government Owned
6,130 workers
$100,000
Technical and Trade Schools
210 workers
$62,500
Business Schools and Computer and Management Training
130 workers
$90,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary pays 22% above the average across 65 roles in the Educational Instruction and Library job family (family average $88,500).
Similar-paying roles in Educational Instruction and Library
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary make?
The average base salary for a Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in the United States is $108,000 per year, or about $51.92 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $69,000 and $136,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Educational Instruction and Library roles?
The Educational Instruction and Library job family averages $88,500 across 65 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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