Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in California
In California, the median pay for computer science teachers, postsecondary is $128,210 a year. About 2,480 people work in this job there.
That is 32% higher than the U.S. median ($96,980). California ranks 1st of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for computer science teachers, postsecondary in California
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $60,850 |
| 25% of workers | $93,000 |
| Half of workers (median) | $128,210 |
| 75% of workers | $171,030 |
| 90% of workers | $225,640 |
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $173,640 | 70 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $166,550 | 300 |
| Fresno | $144,170 | 50 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $141,210 | 110 |
| Merced | $138,890 | 50 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $137,390 | 190 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $133,330 | 220 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $125,720 | 340 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $109,930 | 820 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for computer science teachers, postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.9% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 3,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $174,410 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $218,290 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $134,440 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $185,180 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $159,100 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $128,470 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $130,680 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $137,280 |
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