How much does a communications teacher make in Albany?
$98,040a year
Median yearly pay for communications teachers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $47.13 an hour or $8,170 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.13
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,910Median: $98,040Highest 10%: $176,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,910 | $37.46 | |
| 25th | $82,910 | $39.86 | |
| Median | $98,040 | $47.13 | |
| 75th | $131,800 | $63.38 | |
| 90th | $176,500 | $84.86 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for communications teachers.
| New York, NY | $97,760 |
| Ithaca, NY | $83,890 |
| Buffalo, NY | $83,780 |
| Rochester, NY | $78,400 |
| Syracuse, NY | $76,520 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $125,100 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $104,200 |
| Political Science Teacher | $104,100 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $103,600 |
| Physics Teacher | $103,500 |
| Sociology Teacher | $101,800 |
| History Teacher | $101,400 |
| Psychology Teacher | $100,800 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $98,430 |
| Business Teacher | $84,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a communications teacher make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $47.13 ($98,040 a year).
Do communications teachers make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $98,040 against $78,580 nationally, 25% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $84,690, so Albany pays 16% more.
Where does Albany rank for communications teacher pay?
16 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a communications teacher make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $176,500 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.