How much does a communications teacher make in District of Columbia?
$83,910a year
Median yearly pay for communications teachers in District of Columbia. That is $40.34 an hour or $6,993 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.34
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,150Median: $83,910Highest 10%: $137,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,150 | $25.55 | |
| 25th | $80,640 | $38.77 | |
| Median | $83,910 | $40.34 | |
| 75th | $100,500 | $48.33 | |
| 90th | $137,200 | $65.94 |
Cities in District of Columbia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $83,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for communications teachers.
| 6. New Hampshire | $95,760 |
| 7. Michigan | $87,670 |
| 8. New York | $84,690 |
| 9. District of Columbia | $83,910 |
| 10. Maryland | $83,510 |
| 11. Minnesota | $83,380 |
| 12. Massachusetts | $82,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a communications teacher make an hour in District of Columbia?
The median hourly pay in District of Columbia is $40.34 ($83,910 a year).
Do communications teachers make more in District of Columbia than the national average?
Yes: $83,910 against $78,580 nationally, 7% more.
Where does District of Columbia rank for communications teacher pay?
District of Columbia ranks 9 of 48 states.
Which city in District of Columbia pays communications teachers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $83,810 a year.
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.