Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $80,510 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,980
90th percentile $122,570
Employed locally 30
National median $77,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,980
    25th
    $60,280
    50th (median)
    $80,510
    75th
    $95,260
    90th
    $122,570

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,910
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,010
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,820
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,860
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,630
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $65,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 3.5% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Communications Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $48,980 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,280.