Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
The median communications teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $78,580 per year. Salaries range from $47,590 at the entry level to $143,720+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 29,420 communications teachers, postsecondary jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 2.1% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$78,580
per year
Employment
29,420
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$47,590
25th percentile
$61,250
Median
$78,580
75th percentile
$102,450
90th percentile
$143,720
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+2.1%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
2,700
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State
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$50K$135K■ No data
Top Paying States
California
$135K
+72%
Delaware
$100K
+28%
Oregon
$99K
+26%
Connecticut
$97K
+24%
Rhode Island
$96K
+22%
New Hampshire
$96K
+22%
Michigan
$88K
+12%
New York
$85K
+8%
District of Columbia
$84K
+7%
Maryland
$84K
+6%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $135,000 | +71.8% |
| Delaware | $100,260 | +27.6% |
| Oregon | $98,900 | +25.9% |
| Connecticut | $97,210 | +23.7% |
| Rhode Island | $95,910 | +22.1% |
| New Hampshire | $95,760 | +21.9% |
| Michigan | $87,670 | +11.6% |
| New York | $84,690 | +7.8% |
| District of Columbia | $83,910 | +6.8% |
| Maryland | $83,510 | +6.3% |
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Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $180,650 | +129.9% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $166,920 | +112.4% |
| Fresno, CA | $136,730 | +74.0% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $134,110 | +70.7% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $133,300 | +69.6% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $130,160 | +65.6% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $119,860 | +52.5% |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $110,330 | +40.4% |
| Lawrence, KS | $109,350 | +39.2% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $105,440 | +34.2% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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