Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
Communications Teachers, Postsecondaries in Amarillo, TX make a median of $75,270 a year. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $94K for experienced workers.
So what does $75K get you in Amarillo?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Amarillo’s Regional Price Parity (91.8). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
About communications teachers, postsecondaries
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What this looks like in Amarillo
Communications teachers, postsecondary pay in Amarillo tracks closely to the national median, $75K locally vs. $79K nationwide, a 4% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,041/month, 20.4% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.8 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 8% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for communications teachers, postsecondaries in metros near Amarillo, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $77K | , |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $80K | , |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $78K | , |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $62K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Amarillo, TX
Entry-level communications teachers, postsecondaries (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $75K. Top earners bring in $94K or more, a $59K spread from bottom to top.
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $135K | +72% | 3,140 |
| Delaware | $100K | +28% | 60 |
| Oregon | $99K | +26% | 490 |
| Connecticut | $97K | +24% | 280 |
| Rhode Island | $96K | +22% | 110 |
| New Hampshire | $96K | +22% | 40 |
| Michigan | $88K | +12% | 630 |
| New York | $85K | +8% | 2,490 |
| District of Columbia | $84K | +7% | 180 |
| Maryland | $84K | +6% | 440 |
| Minnesota | $83K | +6% | 450 |
| Massachusetts | $83K | +5% | 1,110 |
| Nevada | $82K | +4% | 70 |
| South Carolina | $80K | +2% | 320 |
| Nebraska | $79K | +1% | 90 |
| Wisconsin | $79K | +0% | 640 |
| Illinois | $78K | -1% | 1,580 |
| North Dakota | $78K | -1% | 50 |
| Montana | $78K | -1% | 60 |
| Maine | $78K | -1% | 60 |
| Utah | $78K | -1% | 180 |
| West Virginia | $78K | -1% | 110 |
| Pennsylvania | $78K | -1% | 1,530 |
| New Jersey | $78K | -1% | 1,380 |
| Iowa | $78K | -1% | 320 |
| Ohio | $78K | -1% | 1,390 |
| Louisiana | $77K | -2% | 170 |
| Texas | $77K | -2% | 2,880 |
| Wyoming | $77K | -2% | 50 |
| Vermont | $76K | -3% | 60 |
| Washington | $75K | -4% | 420 |
| Virginia | $74K | -6% | 790 |
| Georgia | $73K | -7% | 460 |
| Missouri | $72K | -9% | 480 |
| South Dakota | $71K | -9% | 80 |
| Arizona | $71K | -9% | 630 |
| Colorado | $69K | -12% | 560 |
| Oklahoma | $67K | -15% | 230 |
| Tennessee | $67K | -15% | 440 |
| North Carolina | $66K | -16% | 950 |
| Florida | $66K | -16% | 1,260 |
| Indiana | $65K | -17% | 670 |
| Kansas | $64K | -18% | 300 |
| Alabama | $64K | -19% | 300 |
| Kentucky | $62K | -21% | 470 |
| Mississippi | $61K | -22% | 180 |
| Arkansas | $60K | -24% | 140 |
| New Mexico | $50K | -37% | 400 |
Showing 1–10 of 48 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a communications teachers, postsecondary afford a 2BR apartment alone in Amarillo?
Yes — at the median salary of $75K, rent takes 20.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,041/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for communications teachers, postsecondaries in Amarillo?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new communications teachers, postsecondaries typically earn — is $35K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,113/month. At HUD’s $1,041/month FMR, rent would take 49% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is communications teachers, postsecondary a high-paying job in Amarillo?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $75K locally vs. $79K nationally, a 4% difference.
How does Amarillo compare to the national average for communications teachers, postsecondaries?
Amarillo pays $75K median vs. the U.S. average of $79K — that’s -4%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.8), the purchasing-power equivalent is $82K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do communications teachers, postsecondaries make in Amarillo, TX?
The median is $75,270 a year. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,220, and experienced communications teachers, postsecondaries can clear $94,340. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $75K enough to live in Amarillo?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,112/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,041/month, which eats 20.4% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a communications teachers, postsecondary salary go in Amarillo?
Amarillo has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median communications teachers, postsecondary salary is worth about $81,993 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do communications teachers, postsecondaries get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.