Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $154,420 +59.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $74,440
90th percentile $222,380
Employed locally 250
National median $96,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,440
    25th
    $107,230
    50th (median)
    $154,420
    75th
    $179,070
    90th
    $222,380

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 98% Median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 2% below 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
    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 Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $161,010
    Fresno, CA $139,380
    Merced, CA $138,890

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $99,780
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $103,640
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $101,590
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $57,190
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $48,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Jose, CA is 59.7% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $74,440 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,230.