Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $163,920 +69.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,750
90th percentile —
Employed locally 410
National median $96,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,750
    25th
    $119,660
    50th (median)
    $163,920
    75th
    $198,880

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 123% Median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 23% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $161,710
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $161,010
    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
    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
    Merced, CA $138,890

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$47,630
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$98,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,840
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$64,090
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$57,610
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$49,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Francisco, CA is 69.5% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $58,750 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $119,660.