Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $110,140 +13.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $31,840
90th percentile $176,480
Employed locally 220
National median $96,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,840
    25th
    $65,470
    50th (median)
    $110,140
    75th
    $138,050
    90th
    $176,480

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 116% Median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 16% 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
    Portland-South Portland, ME $128,450
    Connecticut $109,470
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $101,720
    Utah $100,340
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $97,380
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $93,920

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,190
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,760
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,580
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $177,220
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $39,200
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Salt Lake City?

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

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 13.9% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $31,840 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,470.