Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $102,740 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $41,730
90th percentile $165,250
Employed locally 600
National median $96,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,730
    25th
    $48,960
    50th (median)
    $102,740
    75th
    $129,840
    90th
    $165,250

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 119% Median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 19% 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
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $109,600
    Valdosta, GA $107,060
    Michigan $105,200
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $103,660
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $102,340
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $101,380

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$75,190
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,770
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$76,070
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$76,080
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$38,390
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other$59,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Atlanta, GA is 6.3% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $41,730 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,960.