Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $79,800 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $63,300
90th percentile $169,880
Employed locally 60
National median $77,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,300
    25th
    $72,020
    50th (median)
    $79,800
    75th
    $123,860
    90th
    $169,880

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 93% Median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 7% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $127,430
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,970
    Ithaca, NY $79,310
    Rochester, NY $77,620
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $77,540
    Syracuse, NY $73,650

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,220
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,790
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,550
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,760
    Instructional Coordinators $77,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Albany, NY is 2.6% above 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Communications Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $63,300 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,020.