Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $98,600 +2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,200
90th percentile $157,420
Employed locally 370
National median $96,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,200
    25th
    $74,360
    50th (median)
    $98,600
    75th
    $120,920
    90th
    $157,420

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 133% Median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 33% 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
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $140,320
    El Paso, TX $101,490
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $100,740
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $98,820
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $97,770
    Reading, PA $96,130

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,000
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,860
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,450
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,510
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $95,210
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 2% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $48,200 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,360.