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How much does a communications teacher make in New York?

$84,690a year

Median yearly pay for communications teachers in New York. That is $40.72 an hour or $7,058 a month.

Hourly
$40.72
Vs. national median
+8%
Rank among states
8 of 48
Jobs in the state
2,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,920Median: $84,690Highest 10%: $208,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,920$24.00
25th$62,540$30.07
Median$84,690$40.72
75th$124,900$60.03
90th$208,300$100.13

Cities in New York

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Albany, NY$98,040
New York, NY$97,760
Ithaca, NY$83,890
Buffalo, NY$83,780
Rochester, NY$78,400
Syracuse, NY$76,520
Salaries for every job in New York

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for communications teachers.

5. Rhode Island$95,910
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
Communications Teacher salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a communications teacher make an hour in New York?

The median hourly pay in New York is $40.72 ($84,690 a year).

Do communications teachers make more in New York than the national average?

Yes: $84,690 against $78,580 nationally, 8% more.

Where does New York rank for communications teacher pay?

New York ranks 8 of 48 states.

Which city in New York pays communications teachers the most?

Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, with a median of $98,040 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.