How much does a computer science teacher make in Sacramento?
$141,200a year
Median yearly pay for computer science teachers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $67.89 an hour or $11,770 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.89
- Vs. national median
- +46%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 127
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,070Median: $141,200Highest 10%: $211,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,070 | $36.57 | |
| 25th | $117,500 | $56.49 | |
| Median | $141,200 | $67.89 | |
| 75th | $195,500 | $93.99 | |
| 90th | $211,800 | $101.83 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for computer science teachers.
| Santa Maria, CA | $173,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $166,600 |
| Fresno, CA | $144,200 |
| Merced, CA | $138,900 |
| Riverside, CA | $137,400 |
| San Francisco, CA | $133,300 |
| San Jose, CA | $125,700 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $109,900 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Sciences Teacher | $169,700 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $139,800 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $135,100 |
| Psychology Teacher | $133,900 |
| Communications Teacher | $133,300 |
| Physics Teacher | $132,800 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $131,900 |
| Political Science Teacher | $131,400 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $130,300 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $129,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer science teacher make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $67.89 ($141,200 a year).
Do computer science teachers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $141,200 against $96,980 nationally, 46% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $128,200, so Sacramento pays 10% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for computer science teacher pay?
5 of 127 metro areas with data.
How much does a computer science teacher make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $211,800 or more.
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.