Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $170,660 +76.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $88,130
90th percentile $293,920
Employed locally 40
National median $96,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $88,130
    25th
    $146,690
    50th (median)
    $170,660
    75th
    $170,660
    90th
    $293,920

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 248% Median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 148% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $140,320

    Nearby metros — Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $130,680
    Jacksonville, FL $81,860
    Kansas City, MO-KS $76,350
    Jackson, MS $62,100
    Wichita, KS $61,560

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $21,520
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $48,600
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,750
    Instructional Coordinators $60,410
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,200
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary $162,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Lawrence, KS is 76.5% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $88,130 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $146,690.