Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • California
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary in California earn a median salary of $139,698 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +79.6% vs the national median of $77,800. An estimated 2,620 communications teachers, postsecondary are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $123,070 to $173,360 depending on location.
$139,698
Avg median salary in California
$173,360
Highest paying metro
$123,070
Lowest paying metro
2,620
Employed in California
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Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside, CA | $173,360 | $129,690 | $183,400 | 300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $154,840 | $110,090 | $209,480 | 350 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $142,330 | $79,810 | $175,440 | 40 |
| San Diego, CA | $133,200 | $103,230 | $204,770 | 330 |
| Fresno, CA | $132,190 | $126,520 | $155,710 | 70 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $131,160 | $99,200 | $202,080 | 1,190 |
| San Jose, CA | $127,430 | $96,070 | $163,440 | 240 |
| Sacramento, CA | $123,070 | $104,390 | $166,640 | 100 |