Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $127,430 +63.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $82,110
90th percentile $218,390
Employed locally 240
National median $77,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,110
    25th
    $96,070
    50th (median)
    $127,430
    75th
    $163,440
    90th
    $218,390

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 81% Median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 19% below 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
    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

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $99,780
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $103,640
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $101,590
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $57,190
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $48,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Jose, CA is 63.8% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Communications Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $82,110 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,070.