Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Washington, D.C.

In Washington, D.C. we have BLS pay data for communications teachers, postsecondary in Washington only, where the average is $95,580 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the communications teachers, postsecondary average at $97,920 and the median at $83,910 for 180 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $90,010.

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Washington, D.C.

Washington$95,580

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Washington	$95,580	$83,810	$65,720	$70,915	109

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Washington, D.C.

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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