Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Indiana

Communications teachers, postsecondary in Indiana earn the most in Indianapolis (average $78,610 a year) and the least in South Bend ($68,070), across the 2 Indiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the communications teachers, postsecondary average at $73,850 and the median at $65,390 for 670 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $90,010.

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Indiana

Indianapolis$78,610
South Bend$68,070

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Indianapolis	$78,610	$67,530	$57,620	$60,236	96
South Bend	$68,070	$61,740	$61,740	$53,531	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in Indiana

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1122.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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