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Job outlook for computer teachers in the United States
Computer teacher job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected computer teacher job growth rate is 12% from 2018-2028.
About 159,400 new jobs for computer teachers are projected over the next decade.
Computer teacher salaries have increased 10% for computer teachers in the last 5 years.
There are over 25,544 computer teachers currently employed in the United States.
There are 66,072 active computer teacher job openings in the US.
The average computer teacher salary is $38,884.
Are computer teacher jobs in demand?
Computer teacher job and salary trends over time
Computer teacher jobs over time
Computer teacher job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 25,544 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 21,895 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 21,603 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 22,031 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 21,895 | 0.01% |
Average computer teacher salary over time
Computer teacher salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,884 | $18.69 | +0.4% |
| 2024 | $38,721 | $18.62 | +3.6% |
| 2023 | $37,375 | $17.97 | +4.6% |
| 2022 | $35,743 | $17.18 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | $35,261 | $16.95 | +3.6% |
Computer teacher jobs by state
Most common states for computer teachers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 173 | 25% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 230 | 17% |
| 3 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 993 | 16% |
| 4 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 287 | 14% |
| 5 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 147 | 14% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 919 | 13% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 732 | 13% |
| 8 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 727 | 13% |
| 9 | Delaware | 961,939 | 121 | 13% |
| 10 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,079 | 12% |
| 11 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,454 | 11% |
| 12 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 891 | 11% |
| 13 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 218 | 11% |
| 14 | Vermont | 623,657 | 69 | 11% |
| 15 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 62 | 11% |
| 16 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 635 | 10% |
| 17 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 294 | 10% |
| 18 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 913 | 9% |
| 19 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 354 | 9% |
| 20 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 294 | 9% |
Most common cities for computer teachers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drexel Hill | 2 | 7% | $44,414 |
| 2 | Lansing | 2 | 2% | $36,139 |
| 3 | San Marcos | 1 | 2% | $45,977 |
| 4 | Flint | 1 | 1% | $36,117 |
| 5 | Rockville | 1 | 1% | $51,585 |
| 6 | Austin | 1 | 0% | $45,980 |
| 7 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $45,161 |
| 8 | Mesa | 1 | 0% | $35,079 |
| 9 | Oklahoma City | 1 | 0% | $31,802 |
Computer Teacher job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of computer teacher experts
University of Washington
Longwood University
SUNY Potsdam
University of Idaho
Centenary University
University of Wyoming
University of Mary Washington
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Dr. Nancy Bartley
LecturerUniversity of Washington
Romance Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
What general advice would you give to a Computer Teacher?
Dr. Nancy Bartley: Technology will continue to change teaching. It will continue to be important for teachers to be tech savvy. Video instruction. Online books. Online instruction are currently popular and will continue to grow. AI will continue to be a force to be reckoned with. The question will be how can we use it to our advantage? Computer skills are extremely important -- just as important as the primarily research skills in one's area of expertise.
Dr. Audrey Church Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Education and Counseling; Professor of School LibrarianshipLongwood University
Education
What Computer Teacher skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Audrey Church Ph.D.: In the field of education, skills that will become even more important and prevalent are really at, what I would consider, opposite ends of a spectrum: at one end, interpersonal skills--strength and knowledge in the areas of social and emotional learning and trauma-informed teaching; at the other end, technology skills-refining and enhancing information literacy and digital literacy skills.
What skills stand out on Computer Teacher resumes?
Brian Ladd: Evidence you can teach the introductory courses. The introductory sequence is difficult for students, so the instructor has to have multiple ways of explaining things and a good handle on a lot of homework problems.
If the school uses a particular programming language, knowing that (and it being more than just a bullet on the resume).
Experience writing computer games will make a resume stand out. Having used them to teach is an even bigger boost.
What skills will help Computer Teachers earn the most?
Brian Ladd: I think the ability to write clearly and explain your experience in the cover letter and then teach clearly, using technology appropriately while teaching, are things that will help with early salary offers.
I am not an expert on how to maximize earnings. Just ask my bank. That said, over time, the skill that has kept my teaching fresh and relevant is a willingness and desire to keep learning new technology and find ways to work it into my classroom.
Robert Rinker Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Associate ChairUniversity of Idaho
Department of Computer Science
What soft skills should all Computer Teachers possess?
Robert Rinker Ph.D.: I think the traditional view of CS people is they are holed up in padded cells and don't interact with other people. That is a very wrong perception. CS professionals are problem solvers, and they must communicate with non-CS "customers" to understand the problems. Several recruiters have mentioned that a candidate's technical skills are easy to discern from a resume, but their soft skills are much more difficult to determine - they have to be determined from face-to-face interviews. Perhaps the most difficult skill in problem-solving is to listen carefully and not try to impose a solution to the problem right away.
Dr. Lisa Mastrangel Ph.D.
Associate Professor of English, Director of CompositionCentenary University
Department is Business, Media, and Writing
How do you envision technology impacting Computer Teachers in the next 5 years?
Dr. Lisa Mastrangel Ph.D.: Because many of the jobs will be online, technological skills will be vital.
Dr. Andrea Burrows
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs, Professor, Science Education, School of Teacher EducationUniversity of Wyoming
College of Education
How do you envision technology impacting Computer Teachers in the next 5 years?
Dr. Andrea Burrows: The definition of technology can be a tricky one; for example, see a newly published article by Ellis et al. (2020) in CITE Journal Science. The authors explore technology perspectives relating to vocational education, instructional technology, computing, and practitioners of science, mathematics, and engineering. In all of these spaces, technology has and continues to be important to education, and in the next five years, it has the potential to dramatically impact the field. It is important for the educational community to understand what technology is and how it is being assessed for effectiveness before making technology decisions and deciding if it has an impact or not.
Janine Davis Ph.D.
Associate ProfessorUniversity of Mary Washington
College of Education
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Computer Teachers?
Janine Davis Ph.D.: For our teacher education graduates, the impact of the pandemic will most likely work in their favor when it comes to finding jobs-the pandemic has led to many retirements, which will mean that we will need even more teachers to fill those empty positions. At the same time, the advent of increased virtual learning means that it will no longer be an option that teachers know and use technology, including teaching online and using learning management and data analysis systems-those skills will almost certainly be a non-negotiable for future teaching positions. Finally, I think that this event has highlighted the importance of working as part of a team of teachers and other school leaders.
Josh MacIvor-Andersen
Assistant Professor of EnglishSaint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Languages and Literature Department
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Computer Teachers?
Josh MacIvor-Andersen: I doubt the world will ever feel exactly the same as it did pre-COVID. Global trauma, undoubtedly, leaves some scar tissue that never fully heals. But in terms of writing graduates, I think the massive shift to distance work has paved the way for more gainful employment, without geographic restrictions. In other words, young professionals will likely find more flexibility to work from wherever they are as they seek to join teams in communications, marketing, PR, content creation, and editing.