SOC 25-1122 · May 2025 · United States
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Communications Teachers, Postsecondary across the United States is $78,580 per year, measured over 29,420 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $135,000.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Pay for this occupation varies by 170.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $135,000 and New Mexico pays $49,880.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $135,000 | 3,140 | |
| 2 | Delaware | $100,260 | 60 | |
| 3 | Oregon | $98,900 | 490 | |
| 4 | Connecticut | $97,210 | 280 | |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $95,910 | 110 | |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $95,760 | 40 | |
| 7 | Michigan | $87,670 | 630 | |
| 8 | New York | $84,690 | 2,490 | |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $83,910 | 180 | |
| 10 | Maryland | $83,510 | 440 |
States with the most Communications Teachers, Postsecondary jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 3,140 | $135,000 | |
| 2 | Texas | 2,880 | $77,050 | |
| 3 | New York | 2,490 | $84,690 | |
| 4 | Illinois | 1,580 | $78,150 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 1,530 | $77,790 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 1,390 | $77,660 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | 1,380 | $77,780 | |
| 8 | Florida | 1,260 | $65,740 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 1,110 | $82,610 | |
| 10 | North Carolina | 950 | $65,850 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverside | $180,650 | 300 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $166,920 | 290 |
| 3 | Fresno | $136,730 | 80 |
| 4 | San Diego | $134,110 | 310 |
| 5 | Sacramento | $133,300 | 120 |
| 6 | Los Angeles | $130,160 | 1,360 |
| 7 | San Jose | $119,860 | 260 |
| 8 | Santa Maria | $110,330 | 40 |
| 9 | Lawrence | $109,350 | 120 |
| 10 | Ann Arbor | $105,440 | 100 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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