Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $98,820 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,680
90th percentile $161,070
Employed locally 610
National median $96,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,680
    25th
    $76,340
    50th (median)
    $98,820
    75th
    $122,430
    90th
    $161,070

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 123% Median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 23% 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
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $124,350
    Lubbock, TX $110,830
    El Paso, TX $101,490
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $100,830
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $100,290
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $99,590

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,950
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,230
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,540
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,610
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,890
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $133,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Houston, TX is 2.2% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $48,680 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,340.