Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $83,100 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,890
90th percentile $162,090
Employed locally 260
National median $96,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,890
    25th
    $63,640
    50th (median)
    $83,100
    75th
    $128,500
    90th
    $162,090

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 108% Median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 8% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $161,710
    Virginia $124,850
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $124,850
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $124,350
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $124,180
    Lincoln, NE $106,890

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,990
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,440
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,050
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,190
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $103,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Indianapolis, IN is 14.1% below 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $51,890 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,640.