Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Amarillo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amarillo, TX

Median annual salary $75,270 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $35,220
90th percentile $94,340
Employed locally 40
National median $77,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,220
    25th
    $52,860
    50th (median)
    $75,270
    75th
    $81,970
    90th
    $94,340

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 113% Median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 13% above 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $96,440
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $77,100
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $77,040
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $75,820
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $71,470
    El Paso, TX $65,930

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,710
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,120
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,200
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,730
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $61,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Amarillo, TX is 3.3% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Communications Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $35,220 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,860.