Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $78,160 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,970
90th percentile $103,410
Employed locally 40
National median $77,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,970
    25th
    $62,490
    50th (median)
    $78,160
    75th
    $93,490
    90th
    $103,410

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 123% Median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 23% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $84,900
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $82,670
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $81,180
    Erie, PA $80,750
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $77,910
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $77,580

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $73,240
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,480
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,260
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $72,720
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,550
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Scranton, PA is 0.5% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Communications Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $50,970 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,490.