Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $138,890 +43.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $71,400
90th percentile $207,510
Employed locally 50
National median $96,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,400
    25th
    $118,020
    50th (median)
    $138,890
    75th
    $180,270
    90th
    $207,510

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 214% Median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 114% 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
    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
    Fresno, CA $139,380

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$51,560
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$37,930
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$97,400
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$97,470
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other$100,390
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$49,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Merced, CA is 43.6% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $71,400 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $118,020.