Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $96,440 +24% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,320
90th percentile $158,310
Employed locally 480
National median $77,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,320
    25th
    $60,060
    50th (median)
    $96,440
    75th
    $126,230
    90th
    $158,310

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 99% Median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 1% 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 Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $77,100
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $77,040
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $75,820
    Amarillo, TX $75,270
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $71,470
    El Paso, TX $65,930

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,590
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,820
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,250
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,170
    Instructional Coordinators $74,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Austin, TX is 24% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Communications Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $51,320 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,060.