Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $161,010 +66.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,520
90th percentile —
Employed locally 330
National median $96,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,520
    25th
    $88,550
    50th (median)
    $161,010
    75th
    $216,530

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 157% Median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 57% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $154,420
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $140,320

    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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $154,420
    Fresno, CA $139,380
    Merced, CA $138,890

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$78,430
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$43,010
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$55,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,740
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$46,520
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$45,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Diego, CA is 66.5% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $47,520 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,550.