Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
Communications Teachers, Postsecondaries in Jacksonville, FL make a median of $70,100 a year. The range runs from $52K at the entry level to $87K for experienced workers.
So what does $70K get you in Jacksonville?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Jacksonville’s Regional Price Parity (99.5). 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.
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What this looks like in Jacksonville
Pay for communications teachers, postsecondary in Jacksonville runs about 11% below the U.S. median of $79K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,108/month, 23% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 99.5) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Lower pay, lower costs, Jacksonville can be a reasonable trade-off for communications teachers, postsecondarys who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for communications teachers, postsecondaries in metros near Jacksonville, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $72K | , |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $67K | , |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $69K | , |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $62K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Jacksonville, FL
Entry-level communications teachers, postsecondaries (10th percentile) start around $52K. Mid-career wages sit at $70K. Top earners bring in $87K or more, a $35K 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 Jacksonville?
Yes — at the median salary of $70K, rent takes 23% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,108/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for communications teachers, postsecondaries in Jacksonville?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new communications teachers, postsecondaries typically earn — is $52K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,137/month. At HUD’s $1,108/month FMR, rent would take 35% 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 Jacksonville?
Local pay runs 11% below the national median — $70K here vs. $79K nationally.
How does Jacksonville compare to the national average for communications teachers, postsecondaries?
Jacksonville pays $70K median vs. the U.S. average of $79K — that’s -11%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 99.5), the purchasing-power equivalent is $70K — below the national median.
How much do communications teachers, postsecondaries make in Jacksonville, FL?
The median is $70,100 a year. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $52,290, and experienced communications teachers, postsecondaries can clear $87,080. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $70K enough to live in Jacksonville?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,809/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,108/month, which eats 23% 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 Jacksonville?
Jacksonville 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 $70,452 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.