Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Wisconsin

Communications teachers, postsecondary in Wisconsin earn the most in Madison (average $115,450 a year) and the least in La Crosse ($79,930), across the 3 Wisconsin metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the communications teachers, postsecondary average at $86,130 and the median at $78,780 for 640 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $90,010.

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Wisconsin

Madison$115,450
Milwaukee$86,480
La Crosse$79,930

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Madison	$115,450	$104,670	$68,850	$84,704	97
Milwaukee	$86,480	$79,180	$65,920	$66,044	97
La Crosse	$79,930	$77,130	$76,680	$61,825	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Wisconsin

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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