Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $109,350 +40.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,340
90th percentile $179,390
Employed locally 120
National median $77,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,340
    25th
    $87,400
    50th (median)
    $109,350
    75th
    $137,740
    90th
    $179,390

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 159% Median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 59% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $70,100
    Kansas City, MO-KS $61,530

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$21,520
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$48,600
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,750
    Instructional Coordinators$60,410
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,200
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary$162,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Lawrence, KS is 40.6% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Communications Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $61,340 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,400.