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Communications Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in New York
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $111,390 | $98,040 | $82,910 | $81,558 | 100 |
| New York | $107,520 | $97,760 | $59,420 | $79,067 | 113 |
| Buffalo | $95,490 | $83,780 | $61,070 | $71,326 | 96 |
| Ithaca | $92,470 | $83,890 | $67,450 | $69,383 | 103 |
| Rochester | $81,350 | $78,400 | $64,010 | $62,190 | 97 |
| Syracuse | $78,110 | $76,520 | $61,370 | $60,089 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state
More about pay in New York
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1122.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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