Communications Teacher salary
From 415 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 25-1122: Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 82% of Communications Teacher filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Median up 13% since FY2020. From $67,180 in FY2020 to $76,125 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Communications Teacher H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 415 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Communications Teacher jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 25-1122, Communications Teachers, Postsecondary). The median base salary is $75,000, 39% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $65,436 and $86,938. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 82% of filings.
Is your Communications Teacher offer competitive?
Enter the base salary in your offer. We compare it with certified H-1B filings for Communications Teacher jobs, nationally or in one metro area.
Enter a salary to see where it falls.
Percentiles from certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Metro areas with at least 10 filings.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 82% of filings
Mid-level · 18% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
Show the table
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $71,303 | 281 |
| Level II · Qualified | $75,000 | 60 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Communications Teacher pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 3 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $98,498 | 24 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $90,852 | 17 |
| Chicago, IL | $76,483 | 12 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Communications Teacher does
Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical tasks
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as public speaking, media criticism, and oral traditions.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
O*NET occupation: Communications Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1122.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Communications Teachers, Postsecondary), the median annual wage was $78,580 in May 2025, with 29,420 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $75,000, 5% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $56,004 | $47,590 |
| 25th percentile | $65,436 | $61,250 |
| Median | $75,000 | $78,580 |
| 75th percentile | $86,938 | $102,450 |
| 90th percentile | $99,745 | $143,720 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $56,004 |
| 25th | $65,436 |
| 50th (median) | $75,000 |
| 75th | $86,938 |
| 90th | $99,745 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
Show as table
| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $67,180 | $59,060 | $77,004 | 173 |
| FY2021 | $67,500 | $59,343 | $76,958 | 135 |
| FY2022 | $68,250 | $59,519 | $79,580 | 201 |
| FY2023 | $70,000 | $61,000 | $81,218 | 235 |
| FY2024 | $72,000 | $62,000 | $81,228 | 193 |
| FY2025 | $72,966 | $64,000 | $85,800 | 227 |
| FY2026 | $76,125 | $67,725 | $88,002 | 188 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Communications Teacher make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Communications Teacher jobs is $75,000 (415 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $65,436 and $86,938.
What does an entry-level Communications Teacher earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $71,303. Level I accounts for 82% of Communications Teacher filings.
Do H-1B Communications Teachers earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($75,000) is 5% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($78,580, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.