Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $82,490 +6% vs national
Median hourly
10th percentile $51,210
90th percentile $172,060
National median $77,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,210
    25th
    $58,700
    50th (median)
    $82,490
    75th
    $135,780
    90th
    $172,060

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 132% Median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 32% above the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in New Orleans, LA is 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Communications Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $51,210 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,700.