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Occupation · SOC 25-1021

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

There are 35,480 jobs in the U.S. Median pay is $96,980 a year. The most jobs are in New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJ.

Education & LibraryTypical education: Doctoral or professional degree
35,480
Jobs in the U.S.
People employed, May 2025
$96,980
Median pay a year
Middle half: $66,600–$131,320
3,200
Annual openings
10-year change: +4.9%
1,325
LCA filings, last 4 quarters
+12% from the prior 4 quarters

Metro areas with the highest employment

10 of 124 metro areas with BLS data for this occupation. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

Metro areaEmploymentMedian payLCA filings
New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJMedian pay $93,980 · LCA filings 892,830$93,98089
Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington, TXMedian pay $99,670 · LCA filings 421,070$99,67042
Boston–Cambridge–Newton, MA–NHMedian pay $119,810 · LCA filings 401,060$119,81040
Chicago–Naperville–Elgin, IL–INMedian pay $85,120 · LCA filings 42990$85,12042
Washington–Arlington–Alexandria, DC–VA–MD–WVMedian pay $97,940 · LCA filings 25940$97,94025
Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, CAMedian pay $109,930 · LCA filings 17820$109,93017
Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington, PA–NJ–DE–MDMedian pay $98,370 · LCA filings 12760$98,37012
Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell, GAMedian pay $107,780 · LCA filings 42660$107,78042
Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands, TXMedian pay $101,710 · LCA filings 21580$101,71021
Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler, AZMedian pay $80,000 · LCA filings 8490$80,0008

Metro areas with the highest median pay

Median pay for this occupation in each metro area, May 2025.

Metro areaMedian payEmploymentLCA filings
Santa Maria–Santa Barbara, CAEmployment 70 · LCA filings 4$173,640704
Lawrence, KSEmployment 40 · LCA filings 1$170,660401
San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad, CAEmployment 300 · LCA filings 8$166,5503008
Fresno, CAEmployment 50 · LCA filings 0$144,170500
Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom, CAEmployment 110 · LCA filings 2$141,2101102

Metro areas with the most LCA filings

Labor Condition Applications filed by employers with the U.S. Department of Labor, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. They’re used in the H-1B process and show filing history, not hires or current job openings.

Metro areaLCA filingsEmployers with LCA filingsEmployment
New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJEmployers with LCA filings 28 · Employment 2,83089282,830
Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington, TXEmployers with LCA filings 8 · Employment 1,0704281,070
Chicago–Naperville–Elgin, IL–INEmployers with LCA filings 13 · Employment 9904213990
Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell, GAEmployers with LCA filings 6 · Employment 660426660
Boston–Cambridge–Newton, MA–NHEmployers with LCA filings 11 · Employment 1,06040111,060

Prevailing wage levels (H-1B and PERM)

The minimum yearly wage by level. Level I is entry level and Level IV is fully competent; an H-1B employer must pay at least the level that fits the job.

Metro areaLevel ILevel IILevel IIILevel IV
New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJLevel II $78,853 · Level III $104,447 · Level IV $130,040$53,260$78,853$104,447$130,040
Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington, TXLevel II $80,947 · Level III $106,203 · Level IV $131,460$55,690$80,947$106,203$131,460
Boston–Cambridge–Newton, MA–NHLevel II $100,203 · Level III $128,557 · Level IV $156,910$71,850$100,203$128,557$156,910
Chicago–Naperville–Elgin, IL–INLevel II $73,900 · Level III $99,040 · Level IV $124,180$48,760$73,900$99,040$124,180
Washington–Arlington–Alexandria, DC–VA–MD–WVLevel II $81,880 · Level III $109,160 · Level IV $136,440$54,600$81,880$109,160$136,440
Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, CALevel II $91,973 · Level III $119,937 · Level IV $147,900$64,010$91,973$119,937$147,900
Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington, PA–NJ–DE–MDLevel II $71,430 · Level III $98,610 · Level IV $125,790$44,250$71,430$98,610$125,790
Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell, GALevel II $87,710 · Level III $117,810 · Level IV $147,910$57,610$87,710$117,810$147,910
Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands, TXLevel II $81,877 · Level III $105,163 · Level IV $128,450$58,590$81,877$105,163$128,450
Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler, AZLevel II $82,287 · Level III $97,053 · Level IV $111,820$67,520$82,287$97,053$111,820

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027.

Related majors

Majors most closely related to this occupation. International graduates: 2024–25 academic year.

MajorInternational graduatesSTEM OPT
Computer ScienceCIP 11.07 · Usually needs more educationSTEM OPT · up to 36 months27,204STEM OPT · up to 36 months
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralCIP 11.01 · Usually needs more educationSTEM OPT · up to 36 months32,134STEM OPT · up to 36 months
Information Science/StudiesCIP 11.04 · Usually needs more educationSTEM OPT · up to 36 months7,902STEM OPT · up to 36 months

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Sources: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · IPEDS 2024–25. Prevailing wages: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027. Methodology