Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $132,190 +69.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $96,900
90th percentile $156,130
Employed locally 70
National median $77,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,900
    25th
    $126,520
    50th (median)
    $132,190
    75th
    $155,710
    90th
    $156,130

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 184% Median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 84% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $131,160

    Nearby metros — Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $131,160

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $52,070
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $39,290
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $80,040
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,510
    Tutors $36,480
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Fresno, CA is 69.9% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Communications Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $96,900 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,520.