California Median
$128,210
per year
Hourly Rate
$61.64
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+32% vs US median
US median $96,980
State Rank
#1 of 48
2,480 employed here
How much does a Computer Science Teacher, Postsecondary make in California?
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in California take home a median of $128,210 annually — roughly $61.64 an hour — which runs 32% above the national median of $96,980.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $60,850 while the top 10% make $225,640 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $93,000 and $171,030 a year.
Computer Science Teacher, Postsecondary salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $60,850 | $29.25 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $93,000 | $44.71 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $128,210 | $61.64 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $171,030 | $82.23 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $225,640 | $108.48 |
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How California compares
California ranks 1st out of 48 states and territories for Computer Science Teacher, Postsecondary pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Computer Science Teacher, Postsecondary salary in other states
Massachusetts $128,030Utah $124,460Michigan $107,690Oregon $107,310Virginia $106,780Nevada $106,640Connecticut $106,290Indiana $102,660Delaware $102,080District of Columbia $101,380Rhode Island $100,790Maine $99,730Maryland $98,850Illinois $98,750Georgia $98,030Wisconsin $97,730Pennsylvania $97,500Texas $97,480New York $96,450Vermont $94,930Nebraska $94,360Alabama $92,640Ohio $91,230Washington $90,950Missouri $90,770Iowa $89,510Minnesota $85,710Arizona $84,050New Hampshire $83,630Kentucky $83,470Tennessee $81,600Montana $81,560New Jersey $81,500North Dakota $81,400Colorado $80,530North Carolina $80,080New Mexico $79,440South Carolina $78,240Louisiana $77,530Florida $76,950Oklahoma $76,570South Dakota $75,540Mississippi $75,520West Virginia $73,880Kansas $67,400Wyoming $63,900Arkansas $56,180
Working as a Computer Science Teacher, Postsecondary in California
Nationally, about 35,000 people work as Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($128,210) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Computer Science Teacher, Postsecondary make in California?
The median Computer Science Teacher, Postsecondary salary in California is $128,210 per year, or about $61.64 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $60,850 at the entry level to $225,640 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary about 32% more than the national median of $96,980. California ranks 1st out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $128,210 a year. About 2,480 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.