How much does a communications teacher make in Los Angeles?
$130,200a year
Median yearly pay for communications teachers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $62.58 an hour or $10,850 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.58
- Vs. national median
- +66%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 1,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,280Median: $130,200Highest 10%: $211,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,280 | $36.19 | |
| 25th | $101,800 | $48.93 | |
| Median | $130,200 | $62.58 | |
| 75th | $201,100 | $96.66 | |
| 90th | $211,700 | $101.76 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for communications teachers.
| Riverside, CA | $180,700 |
| San Francisco, CA | $166,900 |
| Fresno, CA | $136,700 |
| San Diego, CA | $134,100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $133,300 |
| San Jose, CA | $119,900 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $175,100 |
| Physics Teacher | $172,500 |
| Geography Teacher | $146,000 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $141,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $137,800 |
| Economics Teacher | $137,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $134,600 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $132,900 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $131,700 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $131,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a communications teacher make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $62.58 ($130,200 a year).
Do communications teachers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $130,200 against $78,580 nationally, 66% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $135,000, so Los Angeles pays 4% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for communications teacher pay?
6 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a communications teacher make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $75,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $211,700 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.