How much does a computer science teacher make in California?
$128,200a year
Median yearly pay for computer science teachers in California. That is $61.64 an hour or $10,680 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.64
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,850Median: $128,200Highest 10%: $225,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,850 | $29.25 | |
| 25th | $93,000 | $44.71 | |
| Median | $128,200 | $61.64 | |
| 75th | $171,000 | $82.23 | |
| 90th | $225,600 | $108.48 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Maria, CA | $173,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $166,600 |
| Fresno, CA | $144,200 |
| Sacramento, CA | $141,200 |
| Merced, CA | $138,900 |
| Riverside, CA | $137,400 |
| San Francisco, CA | $133,300 |
| San Jose, CA | $125,700 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $109,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for computer science teachers.
| 1. California | $128,200 |
| 2. Massachusetts | $128,000 |
| 3. Utah | $124,500 |
| 4. Michigan | $107,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer science teacher make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $61.64 ($128,200 a year).
Do computer science teachers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $128,200 against $96,980 nationally, 32% more.
Where does California rank for computer science teacher pay?
California ranks 1 of 48 states.
Which city in California pays computer science teachers the most?
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA, with a median of $173,600 a year.
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.