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Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Massachusetts

Communications Teachers, Postsecondarys in Massachusetts make a median of $77,760 a year. The range runs from $48K at the entry level to $135K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$78K
Median annual
N/A
Hourly rate
$48K
Entry level (10th %)
$135K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $78K get you in Massachusetts?

Take-home$4,934/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$2,056/mo
Rent burden41.7% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$77,760/yr
After rent$2,878/mo
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U.S. employed: 1,130
Category: Education
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Massachusetts

Bar chart showing Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Massachusetts: 10th percentile $47,810, 25th percentile $62,040, median $77,760, 75th percentile $100,050, 90th percentile $134,580. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$48K25th$62KMedian$78K75th$100K90th$135K
Bar chart showing Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Massachusetts: 10th percentile $47,810, 25th percentile $62,040, median $77,760, 75th percentile $100,050, 90th percentile $134,580. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level communications teachers, postsecondarys (10th percentile) start around $48K. Mid-career wages sit at $78K.Top earners bring in $135K or more - a $87K spread from bottom to top.

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Communications Teachers, Postsecondary pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
California$135K+73%3,020
Connecticut$98K+26%320
Rhode Island$93K+19%90
Oregon$90K+16%300
New York$84K+9%2,930
New Jersey$83K+7%1,220
Michigan$82K+6%690
Montana$82K+5%70
District of Columbia$81K+4%230
Minnesota$79K+2%440
Illinois$79K+2%1,460
Pennsylvania$79K+1%1,300
Nevada$79K+1%80
Maryland$78K+0%460
Massachusetts$78K-0%1,130

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Frequently asked questions

How much do communications teachers, postsecondarys make in Massachusetts?

The median is $77,760 a year. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $47,810, and experienced communications teachers, postsecondarys can clear $134,580. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $78K enough to live in Massachusetts?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,934/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $2,056/month (median of metro areas), which eats 41.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a communications teachers, postsecondary salary go in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts 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 $77,760 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do communications teachers, postsecondarys 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.

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