Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in South Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $83,100 +6.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $63,180
90th percentile $128,500
Employed locally 50
National median $77,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,180
    25th
    $63,180
    50th (median)
    $83,100
    75th
    $98,690
    90th
    $128,500

    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

    Related occupations in South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,270
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,920
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,530
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,660
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $35,240
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in South Illinois is 6.8% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Communications Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $63,180 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,180.