Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $133,200 +71.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $70,420
90th percentile —
Employed locally 330
National median $77,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,420
    25th
    $103,230
    50th (median)
    $133,200
    75th
    $204,770

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 130% Median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 30% 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
    Fresno, CA $132,190
    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
    Fresno, CA $132,190
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $131,160

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $78,430
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $43,010
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $55,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,740
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $46,520
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Diego, CA is 71.2% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Communications Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $70,420 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,230.