Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $140,320 +45.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $78,160
90th percentile $219,530
Employed locally 250
National median $96,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,160
    25th
    $103,490
    50th (median)
    $140,320
    75th
    $168,810
    90th
    $219,530

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 217% Median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 117% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $135,920
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $109,470
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $108,220
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $105,180
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $104,040
    Illinois $102,560

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $50,110
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,760
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,600
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,630
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,250
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Champaign, IL is 45.1% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $78,160 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,490.