Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • California
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in California earn a median salary of $150,821 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +56% vs the national median of $96,690. An estimated 2,380 computer science teachers, postsecondary are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $135,510 to $166,630 depending on location.
$150,821
Avg median salary in California
$166,630
Highest paying metro
$135,510
Lowest paying metro
2,380
Employed in California
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Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria, CA | $166,630 | $133,230 | $220,300 | 80 |
| San Francisco, CA | $163,920 | $119,660 | $198,880 | 410 |
| Riverside, CA | $161,710 | $129,290 | — | 190 |
| San Diego, CA | $161,010 | $88,550 | $216,530 | 330 |
| San Jose, CA | $154,420 | $107,230 | $179,070 | 250 |
| Fresno, CA | $139,380 | $125,330 | $165,220 | 70 |
| Merced, CA | $138,890 | $118,020 | $180,270 | 50 |
| Sacramento, CA | $135,920 | $114,540 | $182,960 | 120 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $135,510 | $98,310 | $182,540 | 880 |