Communications Teachers Salary by State
The national median pay for communications teachers is $78,580 a year. By state, it ranges from $49,880 in New Mexico to $135,000 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $47,590
- 25th percentile
- $61,250
- Median
- $78,580
- 75th percentile
- $102,450
- Top 10%
- $143,720
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 29,420 jobs.
Median pay in 47 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $135,000 | +72% | $78,660 | $218,880 | 3,140 |
| 2 | Delaware | $100,260 | +28% | $52,090 | $162,360 | 60 |
| 3 | Oregon | $98,900 | +26% | $48,930 | $233,790 | 490 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $97,210 | +24% | $58,020 | $134,890 | 280 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $95,910 | +22% | $66,540 | $129,640 | 110 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $95,760 | +22% | $67,570 | $109,250 | 40 |
| 7 | Michigan | $87,670 | +12% | $46,990 | $137,120 | 630 |
| 8 | New York | $84,690 | +8% | $49,920 | $208,260 | 2,490 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $83,910 | +7% | $53,150 | $137,160 | 180 |
| 10 | Maryland | $83,510 | +6% | $46,530 | $164,180 | 440 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $83,380 | +6% | $59,480 | $108,430 | 450 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $82,610 | +5% | $60,730 | $161,740 | 1,110 |
| 13 | Nevada | $82,020 | +4% | $61,530 | $137,660 | 70 |
| 14 | South Carolina | $79,810 | +2% | $48,020 | $105,660 | 320 |
| 15 | Nebraska | $79,180 | +1% | $49,380 | $137,260 | 90 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $78,780 | 0% | $53,180 | $118,400 | 640 |
| 17 | Illinois | $78,150 | −1% | $46,730 | $118,210 | 1,580 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $78,120 | −1% | $52,990 | $108,960 | 50 |
| 19 | Montana | $78,110 | −1% | $50,110 | $131,670 | 60 |
| 20 | Maine | $78,000 | −1% | $58,300 | $111,440 | 60 |
| 21 | Utah | $77,950 | −1% | $59,160 | $137,370 | 180 |
| 22 | West Virginia | $77,880 | −1% | $50,770 | $101,780 | 110 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $77,790 | −1% | $48,950 | $116,140 | 1,530 |
| 24 | New Jersey | $77,780 | −1% | $32,220 | $132,870 | 1,380 |
| 25 | Iowa | $77,700 | −1% | $51,380 | $104,740 | 320 |
| 26 | Ohio | $77,660 | −1% | $40,240 | $105,780 | 1,390 |
| 27 | Louisiana | $77,250 | −2% | $51,130 | $123,690 | 170 |
| 28 | Texas | $77,050 | −2% | $46,600 | $127,050 | 2,880 |
| 29 | Wyoming | $76,760 | −2% | $48,480 | $96,320 | 50 |
| 30 | Vermont | $76,120 | −3% | $48,150 | $115,450 | 60 |
| 31 | Washington | $75,330 | −4% | $49,960 | $102,640 | 420 |
| 32 | Virginia | $73,750 | −6% | $50,060 | $126,130 | 790 |
| 33 | Georgia | $73,430 | −7% | $38,850 | $108,090 | 460 |
| 34 | Missouri | $71,830 | −9% | $48,150 | $107,640 | 480 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $71,300 | −9% | $50,190 | $83,000 | 80 |
| 36 | Arizona | $71,230 | −9% | $71,230 | $110,870 | 630 |
| 37 | Colorado | $69,200 | −12% | $37,820 | $126,910 | 560 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $66,650 | −15% | $38,100 | $86,330 | 230 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $66,630 | −15% | $49,800 | $103,320 | 440 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $65,850 | −16% | $43,360 | $106,930 | 950 |
| 41 | Florida | $65,740 | −16% | $51,120 | $98,830 | 1,260 |
| 42 | Indiana | $65,390 | −17% | $48,760 | $107,480 | 670 |
| 43 | Kansas | $64,180 | −18% | $30,370 | $137,740 | 300 |
| 44 | Alabama | $63,760 | −19% | $47,420 | $99,160 | 300 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $62,380 | −21% | $33,520 | $105,720 | 470 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $61,290 | −22% | $31,600 | $78,730 | 180 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $59,810 | −24% | $47,450 | $78,440 | 140 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $49,880 | −37% | $42,680 | $89,270 | 400 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Communications Teachers salary questions
Which state pays communications teachers the most?
California, with a median of $135,000 a year (+72% vs. the national median of $78,580). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays communications teachers the least?
New Mexico, with a median of $49,880 a year (−37% vs. national).
Where do most communications teachers work?
California has the most jobs, about 3,140, with a median of $135,000.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.