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Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$128,210
Median Annual Salary
▼
-6.7% vs 2024
$137,170
Mean Salary
$128,210
Median Salary
$61.64
Hourly Rate
2,480 people work as Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in California
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in California earn a median salary of $128,210 per year ($10,684/month).
This is 40.6% above the national average of $91,165.
California ranks #1 out of 48 states for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay.
Approximately 2,480 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 6.7% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Top Skills
Instructing
4.12
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Writing
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Active Listening
3.88
Key Knowledge Areas
Computers and Electronics
4.8
Education and Training
4.77
English Language
4.18
Customer and Personal Service
4.05
Mathematics
3.88
Typical Education: Master's Degree
(47.4% of workers)
Salary Range: Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in California
Salaries for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in California range from $60,850 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $225,640 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $93,000 and $171,030.
How much do Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary make in California?
The median annual salary for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in California is $128,210 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $137,170.
What is the salary range for a Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
Salaries for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in California range from $60,850 at the 10th percentile to $225,640 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $93,000 and $171,030.
What is the starting salary for a Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
Entry-level Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary positions in California typically start around $60,850 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $93,000 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,480 people are employed as Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in California is approximately $61.64 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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