Occupation salary profile

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

SOC 25-1021 BLS OEWS May 2025 H-1B LCAs, last 12 months

Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

National median · BLS
$96,980
▲ +0.3% YoY
H-1B sponsor median
$105,369
▲ +2.62% YoY · 1,121 LCAs
Average salary · BLS
$104,420
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
35,480
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Pay range for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation; H-1B covers 1,121 certified Labor Condition Applications filed by sponsoring employers in the last 12 months.

Percentile All U.S. workers (BLS) H-1B sponsored
10th — entry pay$49,460$72,390
25th$66,600$87,876
Median (50th)$96,980$105,369
75th$131,320$130,000
90th — top pay$170,200$142,714
H-1B sponsors pay a median of $105,369 for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary — 8.7% above the BLS national median of $96,980.

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Projections 2025–2035

Job outlook for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

BLS projects employment of computer science teachers, postsecondary to grow 4.9% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 3,200 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.

Jobs 2025 → 2035
43,900 → 46,100
+2,200 jobs
Projected change
+4.9%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
3,200
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
Doctoral or professional degree
No related experience required
Self-employed
0.2% of workers (2025)
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 5)
Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Fastest-growing jobs → Best-paying jobs that need a doctoral or professional degree →

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–2035 · BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook →

H-1B sponsored pay

Pay by H-1B wage level

Employers assign every H-1B filing a Department of Labor prevailing-wage level, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). Pay rises steeply with level.

H-1B median $105,369
Change vs prior year +2.62%
After inflation (CPI-U) -0.49%
Wage level LCAs Share P25 Median P75
Level I 660 58.9% $84,170 $101,260 $125,000
Level II 211 18.8% $92,500 $120,500 $136,351
Level III 35 3.1% $103,045 $112,000 $126,480
Level IV 23 2.1% $108,264 $130,000 $133,209
H-1B job titles

Salaries by job title in Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

The 7 most-filed job titles inside SOC 25-1021, from 1,121 H-1B filings. Seniority words and level numbers are grouped (“Senior Data Engineer II” counts as Data Engineer). Tap a title for its full range, wage levels and the exact titles employers used.

Job title LCAs Share P25 Median P75 YoY
Assistant Professor 568 50.67% $100,000 $120,000 $135,000 +4.8%
Assistant Professor of Computer Science 132 11.78% $80,824 $96,000 $110,000 +1.01%
Lecturer 47 4.19% $72,000 $83,000 $94,390 +13.7%
Associate Professor 35 3.12% $100,000 $120,000 $136,906 -8.16%
Assistant Teaching Professor 24 2.14% $90,334 $97,300 $100,656 +14.45%
Instructor 21 1.87% $62,145 $69,000 $75,000 -13.75%
Assistant Professor of Data Science 10 0.89% $75,156 $105,500 $125,738 —

Titles are cleaned from the employer's own LCA text (codes and typos removed, nothing invented). Rows need 10+ filings in this SOC.

Skills & tools

Skills needed for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

How important each skill and knowledge area is for this job, rated by O*NET on a 1–5 scale from surveys of workers and occupational analysts.

Top skills
  • Instructing4.1
  • Reading Comprehension4.0
  • Speaking4.0
  • Writing4.0
  • Active Learning3.9
  • Active Listening3.9
  • Critical Thinking3.9
  • Judgment and Decision Making3.9
  • Learning Strategies3.9
  • Complex Problem Solving3.8
Top knowledge areas
  • Computers and Electronics4.8
  • Education and Training4.8
  • English Language4.2
  • Customer and Personal Service4.0
  • Mathematics3.9
  • Engineering and Technology3.8
  • Administration and Management3.8
  • Administrative3.5
Software and technology used
C++Oracle JavaPythonLearning management system LMSAdobe PhotoshopCC#Google DocsHypertext markup language HTMLLinuxMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Visual BasicMicrosoft WordPHP

Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).

Source: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.

About the job

What computer science teachers, postsecondary do

  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations or assign this work to others.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as programming, data structures, and software design.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
  • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
  • Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Also called
Computer Information Systems Instructor (CIS Instructor)Computer Science ProfessorInstructorProfessorAssistant ProfessorAssociate ProfessorComputer Science InstructorFaculty MemberInformation Technology Instructor (IT Instructor)Lecturer
More job titles for this occupation (24)
Adjunct Computer Science ProfessorAdjunct InstructorC++ ProfessorCollege Faculty MemberCollege ProfessorComputer Applications InstructorComputer Engineering ProfessorComputer Information Systems Professor (CIS Professor)Computer InstructorComputer Networking InstructorComputer Programming ProfessorComputer Science Adjunct InstructorComputer Science Adjunct ProfessorComputer Science Assistant ProfessorComputer Science TeacherComputer Technology InstructorCybersecurity InstructorInformation Security Systems InstructorInformation Systems Professor (IS Professor)Information Technology Professor (IT Professor)IT Adjunct Faculty Member (Information Technology Adjunct Faculty Member)Java Programming ProfessorNetwork Technology InstructorUniversity Faculty Member

Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.