Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $61,490 -21% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,400
90th percentile $96,520
Employed locally 260
National median $77,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,400
    25th
    $38,540
    50th (median)
    $61,490
    75th
    $76,680
    90th
    $96,520

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 90% Median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 10% 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
    Columbus, OH $75,860
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $72,300
    Toledo, OH $65,580
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $65,430
    Akron, OH $64,360
    Ohio $64,360

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,500
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,160
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,240
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,510
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,320
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School $76,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Cleveland, OH is 21% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Communications Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $38,400 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,540.