Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $72,760 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $55,680
90th percentile $96,680
Employed locally 50
National median $77,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,680
    25th
    $55,680
    50th (median)
    $72,760
    75th
    $78,040
    90th
    $96,680

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 121% Median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 21% 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
    California $134,780
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $127,430
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $84,900
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $81,030
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $80,440
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $79,800

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $50,080
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,960
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,390
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,480
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $24,320
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $27,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 6.5% below 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Communications Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $55,680 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,680.