Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $99,670 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $57,970
90th percentile $170,310
Employed locally 90
National median $96,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,970
    25th
    $75,290
    50th (median)
    $99,670
    75th
    $126,000
    90th
    $170,310

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 137% Median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 37% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $154,420
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $103,390
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $103,000
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $101,380
    Syracuse, NY $85,750

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$127,430
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$138,030
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35,180
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary$96,220
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$64,140
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Ithaca, NY is 3.1% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $57,970 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,290.