Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $166,770 or more. The middle half of computer science teachers, postsecondary in Providence earn between $80,720 and $134,310.
- $64K10th
- $81K25th
- $104KMedian
- $134K75th
- $167K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $112,140 | $9,345 | — |
| Median | $103,690 | $8,641 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,720 | $6,727 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $134,310 | $11,192 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only).
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $112,140, a single filer in Providence takes home about $83,996 a year, or $7,000 a month and $3,231 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $83,996 | $7,000 |
| Working in MA | $82,433 | $6,869 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for computer science teachers, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $112,140 buys what about $110,186 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in nearby metro areas
- Boston, MA$128,840
- Hartford, CT$124,490
- Springfield, MA$90,780
- Amherst, MA$154,280
- New Haven, CT$128,990
- Manchester, NH$90,230
Highest-paying cities for computer science teachers, postsecondary
Santa Maria, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($176,910).
- Santa Maria, CA$176,910
- Lawrence, KS$165,100
- San Diego, CA$164,860
- Amherst, MA$154,280
- Riverside, CA$150,680
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Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Providence: questions
What is the entry-level computer science teachers, postsecondary salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,720, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer science teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in Providence?
About $83,996 a year ($7,000 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $112,140. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do computer science teachers, postsecondary earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. metro average for this job ($107,771).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1021; area Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.4%.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.37, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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