Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Syracuse, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Syracuse, NY

Median annual salary $85,750 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,980
90th percentile $122,420
National median $96,690

Compare Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Syracuse, NY stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
in
Syracuse, NY
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,980
    25th
    $68,850
    50th (median)
    $85,750
    75th
    $104,260
    90th
    $122,420

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 117% Median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 17% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $154,420
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $103,390
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $103,000
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $101,380
    Ithaca, NY $99,670

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,720
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,260
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,990
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,400
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,930
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $63,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Syracuse, NY is 11.3% below 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $47,980 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,850.