Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $64,360 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,760
90th percentile $97,570
Employed locally 120
National median $77,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,760
    25th
    $63,330
    50th (median)
    $64,360
    75th
    $79,670
    90th
    $97,570

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 90% Median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $173,360
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $154,840
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $142,330
    California $134,780
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,200
    Fresno, CA $132,190

    Nearby metros — Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $75,860
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $72,300
    Toledo, OH $65,580
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $65,430
    Ohio $64,360
    Canton-Massillon, OH $63,590

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$80,640
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,650
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$75,400
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75,800
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$32,420
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$74,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Communications Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Communications Teachers, Postsecondary in Akron, OH is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Akron, OH is 17.3% below the national median of $77,800. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Communications Teachers, Postsecondary in Akron?

    Entry-level Communications Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $49,760 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,330.