Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in West Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $77,900 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,710
90th percentile $127,110
Employed locally 50
National median $77,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,710
    25th
    $48,740
    50th (median)
    $77,900
    75th
    $88,130
    90th
    $127,110

    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 West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,030
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,830
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $52,060
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,300
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $34,390
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in West Central Illinois is 0.1% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Communications Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $45,710 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,740.