Computer Science Teachers Salary by State
The national median pay for computer science teachers is $96,980 a year. By state, it ranges from $56,180 in Arkansas to $128,210 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $49,460
- 25th percentile
- $66,600
- Median
- $96,980
- 75th percentile
- $131,320
- Top 10%
- $170,200
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 35,480 jobs.
Median pay in 47 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $128,210 | +32% | $60,850 | $225,640 | 2,480 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $128,030 | +32% | $66,120 | $208,700 | 1,490 |
| 3 | Utah | $124,460 | +28% | $67,070 | $163,860 | 550 |
| 4 | Michigan | $107,690 | +11% | $60,920 | $176,080 | 810 |
| 5 | Oregon | $107,310 | +11% | $62,240 | $198,650 | 530 |
| 6 | Virginia | $106,780 | +10% | $54,950 | $200,140 | 1,670 |
| 7 | Nevada | $106,640 | +10% | $60,650 | $181,670 | 140 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $106,290 | +10% | $60,950 | $167,540 | 390 |
| 9 | Indiana | $102,660 | +6% | $60,800 | $173,770 | 1,240 |
| 10 | Delaware | $102,080 | +5% | $60,340 | $162,570 | 120 |
| 11 | District of Columbia | $101,380 | +5% | $66,190 | $166,170 | 210 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $100,790 | +4% | $60,770 | $161,420 | 160 |
| 13 | Maine | $99,730 | +3% | $60,870 | $161,560 | 120 |
| 14 | Maryland | $98,850 | +2% | $31,760 | $180,340 | 830 |
| 15 | Illinois | $98,750 | +2% | $42,860 | $165,810 | 1,540 |
| 16 | Georgia | $98,030 | +1% | $15,080 | $172,850 | 1,160 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $97,730 | +1% | $73,660 | $167,710 | 510 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $97,500 | +1% | $37,000 | $153,860 | 1,520 |
| 19 | Texas | $97,480 | +1% | $47,960 | $161,040 | 3,540 |
| 20 | New York | $96,450 | −1% | $51,180 | $170,200 | 3,170 |
| 21 | Vermont | $94,930 | −2% | $65,440 | $161,390 | 110 |
| 22 | Nebraska | $94,360 | −3% | $49,160 | $162,290 | 260 |
| 23 | Alabama | $92,640 | −4% | $56,310 | $159,600 | 500 |
| 24 | Ohio | $91,230 | −6% | $39,390 | $160,060 | 1,180 |
| 25 | Washington | $90,950 | −6% | $57,370 | $168,390 | 800 |
| 26 | Missouri | $90,770 | −6% | $53,990 | $162,330 | 510 |
| 27 | Iowa | $89,510 | −8% | $61,450 | $157,790 | 290 |
| 28 | Minnesota | $85,710 | −12% | $63,010 | $132,670 | 480 |
| 29 | Arizona | $84,050 | −13% | $71,240 | $157,530 | 700 |
| 30 | New Hampshire | $83,630 | −14% | $64,730 | $160,470 | 210 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $83,470 | −14% | $46,680 | $139,570 | 310 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $81,600 | −16% | $60,930 | $166,310 | 560 |
| 33 | Montana | $81,560 | −16% | $45,490 | $163,930 | 60 |
| 34 | New Jersey | $81,500 | −16% | $32,220 | $176,830 | 1,440 |
| 35 | North Dakota | $81,400 | −16% | $55,840 | $172,000 | 90 |
| 36 | Colorado | $80,530 | −17% | $30,800 | $139,900 | 920 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $80,080 | −17% | $45,270 | $135,900 | 1,650 |
| 38 | New Mexico | $79,440 | −18% | $56,150 | $156,260 | 200 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $78,240 | −19% | $56,790 | $146,070 | 380 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $77,530 | −20% | $51,120 | $154,840 | 200 |
| 41 | Florida | $76,950 | −21% | $50,520 | $106,370 | 950 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $76,570 | −21% | $37,030 | $137,100 | 210 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $75,540 | −22% | $52,040 | $106,900 | 150 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $75,520 | −22% | $48,860 | $143,160 | 160 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $73,880 | −24% | $49,880 | $128,240 | 270 |
| 46 | Kansas | $67,400 | −31% | $30,360 | $170,660 | 260 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $63,900 | −34% | $44,710 | $94,750 | 40 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $56,180 | −42% | $23,500 | $98,540 | 160 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Computer Science Teachers salary questions
Which state pays computer science teachers the most?
California, with a median of $128,210 a year (+32% vs. the national median of $96,980). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays computer science teachers the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $56,180 a year (−42% vs. national).
Where do most computer science teachers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 3,540, with a median of $97,480.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.