Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary
in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
- Middle 50%
- $107,570–$175,330
- vs U.S. median
- +71%
- Metro rank
- #3 of 27
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro earn a median of $134,110 a year, based on BLS estimates for 310 jobs (May 2025). That is 71% above the U.S. median of $78,580 and 1% below the CA statewide median of $135,000. It ranks #3 of 27 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE310 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Communications Teachers, Postsecondary pay in other CA metros
4 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $180,650 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $166,920 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $130,160 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $119,860 |
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What is the average Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Diego?
The BLS median is $134,110 a year (May 2025). Half of the 310 jobs pay between $107,570 and $175,330. The 10th percentile is $76,600 and the 90th is $213,160.
Is San Diego a high-paying metro for Communications Teachers, Postsecondary?
That is 71% above the U.S. median of $78,580 and 1% below the CA statewide median of $135,000. It ranks #3 of 27 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.