Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $128,450 +32.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $56,260
90th percentile $150,130
Employed locally 50
National median $96,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,260
    25th
    $77,830
    50th (median)
    $128,450
    75th
    $132,010
    90th
    $150,130

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 145% Median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 45% 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
    Merced, CA $138,890
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $135,920
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $125,240
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $108,220
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $105,180
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $103,660

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,590
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,460
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $67,240
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,430
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,680
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $34,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Portland, ME is 32.8% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $56,260 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,830.