Computer Science Professor salary in Houston, TX
Based on 34 certified H-1B filings in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Stafford, Prairie View.
Also listed as: Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Assistant Professor Computer Science
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $60,420 |
| 25th | $67,000 |
| 50th (median) | $98,561 |
| 75th | $124,000 |
| 90th | $150,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $83,000 | $74,415 | $108,986 | 11 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2023 | $104,000 | $85,010 | $114,000 | 11 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2025 | $88,450 | $72,625 | $125,500 | 20 |
| FY2026 | $118,508 | $66,000 | $121,960 | 14 |
Cost of living
Houston's median Computer Science Professor salary of $98,561 is worth about $99,900 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Houston = 98.6).
Compared with all workers here
All Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in the Houston, TX area earned a median of $101,710 in May 2025 (580 employed). The H-1B median here is $98,561, 3% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| W.m. Rice University | $130,000 | 11 |
| University of Houston | $121,500 | 10 |
| North American University | too few | 5 |
| University Of Houston System | too few | 4 |
| Prairie View A&M University | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $74,000 | 23 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 2 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 2 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 5 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $60,420 | $74,000 | 23 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.