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Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Washington

Communications Teachers, Postsecondaries in Washington make a median of $72,390 a year, or about $null an hour. The range runs from $48K at the entry level to $98K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Washington. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$72K
Median annual
$/hr
Hourly rate
$48K
Entry level (10th %)
$98K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $72K get you in Washington?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,943/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,830/mo
Rent as % of take-home37% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$70,964/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,113/mo

About communications teachers, postsecondaries

U.S. employed: 460
Category: Education

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Washington

Bar chart showing Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Washington: 10th percentile $48,040, 25th percentile $56,530, median $72,390, 75th percentile $79,880, 90th percentile $98,490. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$48K25th$57KMedian$72K75th$80K90th$98K
Bar chart showing Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Washington: 10th percentile $48,040, 25th percentile $56,530, median $72,390, 75th percentile $79,880, 90th percentile $98,490. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level communications teachers, postsecondaries (10th percentile) start around $48K. Mid-career wages sit at $72K. Top earners bring in $98K or more, a $50K spread from bottom to top.

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Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary by metro in Washington

2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue$77K+6%210
Spokane-Spokane Valley$61K-16%60

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Frequently asked questions

How much do communications teachers, postsecondaries make in Washington?

The median is $72,390 a year, that works out to about $0 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $48,040, and experienced communications teachers, postsecondaries can clear $98,490. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $72K enough to live in Washington?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,943/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,830/month, which eats 37% 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 Washington?

Washington 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 $70,964 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.

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