Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $77,790 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $53,880
90th percentile $159,420
Employed locally 80
National median $96,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,880
    25th
    $59,120
    50th (median)
    $77,790
    75th
    $123,600
    90th
    $159,420

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 114% Median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 14% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lawrence, KS $170,660
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $166,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,920
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $161,710
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $161,010
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $154,420

    Nearby metros — Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $108,220
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $105,180
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $103,660
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $102,290
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $101,720
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $100,330

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,860
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,560
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $65,200
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $74,520
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $171,090
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Albuquerque, NM is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Albuquerque, NM is 19.5% below the national median of $96,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $53,880 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,120.