Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $133,770 +38.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $76,690
90th percentile $206,290
Employed locally 150
National median $96,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,690
    25th
    $123,180
    50th (median)
    $133,770
    75th
    $171,900
    90th
    $206,290

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 155% Median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 55% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $166,630
    Madison, WI $134,980
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $109,470
    Massachusetts $108,780
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $105,210
    Maine $101,100

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$37,440
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,130
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$77,240
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$81,040
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,240
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$44,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Amherst Town, MA is 38.3% above 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $76,690 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $123,180.