Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as public speaking, media criticism, and oral traditions.
Top skills:SpeakingReading ComprehensionInstructingActive ListeningWritingLearning Strategies
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Communications Teachers, Postsecondary pay by experience level
Entry level$49,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$63,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$81,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$106,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$149,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+2.1%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
2,700
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary by industry
Educational Services
29,420 workers
$93,000
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
21,390 workers
$90,000
Educational Services, State Government Owned
13,900 workers
$84,500
Educational Services, Privately Owned
8,330 workers
$89,000
Junior Colleges
7,950 workers
$101,000
Educational Services, Local Government Owned
7,200 workers
$114,000
Other Schools and Instruction
30 workers
$98,000
Technical and Trade Schools$84,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary pays 5% above the average across 65 roles in the Educational Instruction and Library job family (family average $88,500).
Similar-paying roles in Educational Instruction and Library
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Communications Teachers, Postsecondary make?
The average base salary for a Communications Teachers, Postsecondary in the United States is $93,000 per year, or about $44.71 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $63,500 and $106,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Educational Instruction and Library roles?
The Educational Instruction and Library job family averages $88,500 across 65 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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