Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $100,450 +29.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,650
90th percentile $164,150
Employed locally 80
National median $77,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,650
    25th
    $66,070
    50th (median)
    $100,450
    75th
    $137,430
    90th
    $164,150

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 116% Median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 16% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $92,850
    Kenosha, WI $82,750
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $82,670
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $81,090
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $78,160
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $77,580

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,030
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,330
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $82,060
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $46,050
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,970
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Madison, WI is 29.1% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Communications Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $48,650 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,070.