Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $78,360 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,040
90th percentile $133,890
National median $77,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,040
    25th
    $78,360
    50th (median)
    $78,360
    75th
    $93,960
    90th
    $133,890

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,970
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $82,670
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $76,420

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,770
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $74,970
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $80,880
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,530
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,770
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $45,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Trenton, NJ is 0.7% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Communications Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $51,040 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,360.