How much does a communications teacher make in New York?
$97,760a year
Median yearly pay for communications teachers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $47.00 an hour or $8,147 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.00
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 2,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,710Median: $97,760Highest 10%: $208,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,710 | $23.90 | |
| 25th | $59,420 | $28.57 | |
| Median | $97,760 | $47.00 | |
| 75th | $128,100 | $61.58 | |
| 90th | $208,300 | $100.13 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for communications teachers.
| Albany, NY | $98,040 |
| Ithaca, NY | $83,890 |
| Buffalo, NY | $83,780 |
| Rochester, NY | $78,400 |
| Syracuse, NY | $76,520 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $144,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $132,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $128,100 |
| Architecture Teacher | $123,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $123,200 |
| Political Science Teacher | $107,100 |
| Business Teacher | $104,800 |
| Physics Teacher | $104,700 |
| Area | $103,700 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $103,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a communications teacher make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $47.00 ($97,760 a year).
Do communications teachers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $97,760 against $78,580 nationally, 24% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $84,690, so New York pays 15% more.
Where does New York rank for communications teacher pay?
18 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a communications teacher make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $208,300 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.