Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $79,310 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,080
90th percentile $172,160
Employed locally 120
National median $77,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,080
    25th
    $61,830
    50th (median)
    $79,310
    75th
    $98,900
    90th
    $172,160

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 109% Median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 9% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $127,430
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,970
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $79,800
    Rochester, NY $77,620
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $77,540
    Syracuse, NY $73,650

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $127,430
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $138,030
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,180
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary $96,220
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,140
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Ithaca, NY is 1.9% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Communications Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $48,080 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,830.