How much does a communications teacher make in Sacramento?
$133,300a year
Median yearly pay for communications teachers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $64.09 an hour or $11,110 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.09
- Vs. national median
- +70%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,230Median: $133,300Highest 10%: $209,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,230 | $35.21 | |
| 25th | $105,600 | $50.76 | |
| Median | $133,300 | $64.09 | |
| 75th | $161,000 | $77.38 | |
| 90th | $209,900 | $100.92 |
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 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $130,200 |
| San Jose, CA | $119,900 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Sciences Teacher | $169,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $141,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $139,800 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $135,100 |
| Psychology Teacher | $133,900 |
| Physics Teacher | $132,800 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $131,900 |
| Political Science Teacher | $131,400 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $130,300 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $129,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a communications teacher make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $64.09 ($133,300 a year).
Do communications teachers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $133,300 against $78,580 nationally, 70% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $135,000, so Sacramento pays 1% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for communications teacher pay?
5 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a communications teacher make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $73,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $209,900 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.