Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $75,820 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,850
90th percentile $125,390
Employed locally 710
National median $77,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,850
    25th
    $61,140
    50th (median)
    $75,820
    75th
    $98,390
    90th
    $125,390

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 87% Median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 13% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $96,440
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $77,100
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $77,040
    Amarillo, TX $75,270
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $71,470
    El Paso, TX $65,930

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,700
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,180
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,610
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,490
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Dallas, TX is 2.5% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Communications Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $47,850 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,140.