Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Bangor, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bangor, ME

Median annual salary $79,420 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,470
90th percentile $125,160
National median $77,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,470
    25th
    $74,240
    50th (median)
    $79,420
    75th
    $105,380
    90th
    $125,160

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 126% Median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 26% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $123,070
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $91,870
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $83,100
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $83,090
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $82,490
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $81,400

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,970
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $40,770
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,900
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,860
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,620
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $38,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Bangor, ME is 2.1% 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 Bangor?

    Entry-level Communications Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $60,470 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,240.