Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $100,740 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,480
90th percentile $160,120
National median $96,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,480
    25th
    $62,140
    50th (median)
    $100,740
    75th
    $129,620
    90th
    $160,120

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 127% Median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 27% 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
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $140,320
    El Paso, TX $101,490
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $98,820
    Pittsburgh, PA $98,600
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $97,770
    Reading, PA $96,130

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $68,710
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $73,700
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,840
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $70,450
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,600
    Instructional Coordinators $75,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Harrisburg, PA is 4.2% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $48,480 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,140.