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
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 |
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.