How much does a computer science teacher make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $46.63 an hour or $8,082 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.63
- Average (mean)
- $104,400
- Jobs
- 35,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,460 | $23.78 | |
| 25th | $66,600 | $32.02 | |
| Median | $96,980 | $46.63 | |
| 75th | $131,300 | $63.13 | |
| 90th | $170,200 | $81.83 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $128,200 |
| Massachusetts | $128,000 |
| Utah | $124,500 |
| Michigan | $107,700 |
| Oregon | $107,300 |
| Virginia | $106,800 |
| Nevada | $106,600 |
| Connecticut | $106,300 |
| Indiana | $102,700 |
| Delaware | $102,100 |
| District of Columbia | $101,400 |
| Rhode Island | $100,800 |
| Maine | $99,730 |
| Maryland | $98,850 |
| Illinois | $98,750 |
| Georgia | $98,030 |
| Wisconsin | $97,730 |
| Pennsylvania | $97,500 |
| Texas | $97,480 |
| New York | $96,450 |
| Vermont | $94,930 |
| Nebraska | $94,360 |
| Alabama | $92,640 |
| Ohio | $91,230 |
| Washington | $90,950 |
| Missouri | $90,770 |
| Iowa | $89,510 |
| Minnesota | $85,710 |
| Arizona | $84,050 |
| New Hampshire | $83,630 |
| Kentucky | $83,470 |
| Tennessee | $81,600 |
| Montana | $81,560 |
| New Jersey | $81,500 |
| North Dakota | $81,400 |
| Colorado | $80,530 |
| North Carolina | $80,080 |
| New Mexico | $79,440 |
| South Carolina | $78,240 |
| Louisiana | $77,530 |
| Florida | $76,950 |
| Oklahoma | $76,570 |
| South Dakota | $75,540 |
| Mississippi | $75,520 |
| West Virginia | $73,880 |
| Kansas | $67,400 |
| Wyoming | $63,900 |
| Arkansas | $56,180 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Maria, CA | $173,600 |
| Lawrence, KS | $170,700 |
| San Diego, CA | $166,600 |
| Fresno, CA | $144,200 |
| Sacramento, CA | $141,200 |
| Madison, WI | $140,700 |
| Wilmington, NC | $139,400 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $139,400 |
| Merced, CA | $138,900 |
| Riverside, CA | $137,400 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $136,100 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $135,800 |
| Fargo, ND | $134,000 |
| Hartford, CT | $133,800 |
| Portland, ME | $133,400 |
In other countries
Computer Science Teacher belongs to the international group "University and higher education teachers".
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- Mathematical Science Teacher$79,940
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- Engineering Teacher$109,300
- Agricultural Sciences Teacher$98,700
- Biological Science Teacher$84,620
- Forestry and Conservation Science Teacher$101,400
- Atmospheric$103,200
- Chemistry Teacher$93,250
- Environmental Science Teacher$94,980
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer science teacher make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $46.63 ($96,980 a year).
How much does a computer science teacher make a month?
About $8,082 a month before tax, based on a median of $96,980 a year.
How much does a computer science teacher make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,460 or less a year ($23.78 an hour); the top 10% make $170,200 or more.
Which state pays computer science teachers the most?
California, with a median of $128,200 a year, followed by Massachusetts ($128,000) and Utah ($124,500).
Which city pays computer science teachers the most?
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA, with a median of $173,600 a year.
How many computer science teachers are there in the United States?
About 35,480 people work as computer science teachers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.