Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $103,200 +6.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,340
90th percentile $170,060
Employed locally 90
National median $96,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,340
    25th
    $79,670
    50th (median)
    $103,200
    75th
    $134,960
    90th
    $170,060

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 146% Median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 46% 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
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $85,970
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $81,040
    Kentucky $79,780
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $77,610
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $65,930
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $65,560

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,360
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$37,330
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,240
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,520
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$30,220
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$103,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Lexington, KY is 6.7% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $61,340 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,670.