DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 899 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 8,700 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsView all companies hiring Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis, CA | $89,143 | +16.2% | 15 | 1 |
| Gainesville, FL | $87,000 | +13.4% | 25 | 1 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $86,775 | +13.1% | 10 | 2 |
| Ames, IA | $85,000 | +10.8% | 16 | 2 |
| Lincoln, NE | $82,000 | +6.9% | 12 | 3 |
| West Lafayette, IN | $80,622 | +5.1% | 12 | 1 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $76,044 | -0.9% | 21 | 1 |
| Nashville, TN | $75,000 | -2.2% | 13 | 1 |
| Auburn, AL | $74,420 | -3% | 17 | 1 |
| Corvallis, OR | $74,173 | -3.3% | 10 | 1 |
| Manhattan, KS | $74,000 | -3.5% | 13 | 1 |
| Brookings, SD | $71,734 | -6.5% | 18 | 1 |
| FRESNO, CA | $70,008 | -8.7% | 14 | 1 |
| Stillwater, OK | $67,090 | -12.5% | 10 | 1 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $146,500 | +43.4% | 3 |
| Florida | $86,400 | +53.8% | 41 |
| Delaware | $86,250 | +7.8% | 8 |
| Louisiana | $85,500 | N/A | 12 |
| Georgia | $85,439 | -18.8% | 11 |
| Massachusetts | $85,083 | +6.6% | 1 |
| North Carolina | $85,000 | -15.6% | 10 |
| Arizona | $85,000 | +33.4% | 3 |
| Iowa | $84,500 | -13.2% | 18 |
| Ohio | $83,265 | N/A | 17 |
| New Jersey | $80,921 | -1.9% | 2 |
| Pennsylvania | $80,568 | -18.3% | 11 |
| Indiana | $80,333 | -0.1% | 13 |
| Nebraska | $80,015 | -22.5% | 20 |
| Utah | $80,000 | +28.7% | 1 |
| Idaho | $79,414 | -2.4% | 10 |
| Kentucky | $78,030 | -7.9% | 8 |
| Connecticut | $78,008 | N/A | 6 |
| Wyoming | $78,000 | +3.8% | 5 |
| Wisconsin | $77,000 | -5.4% | 19 |
| Michigan | $76,500 | -41.4% | 16 |
| Illinois | $76,500 | -23.7% | 12 |
| South Carolina | $76,500 | -5.1% | 3 |
| Nevada | $76,000 | N/A | 8 |
| Colorado | $75,000 | -15.1% | 11 |
| Minnesota | $75,000 | -22.4% | 11 |
| California | $75,000 | -25% | 67 |
| New Mexico | $74,928 | -27.9% | 4 |
| Alabama | $74,710 | -3% | 18 |
| Oregon | $74,173 | -3.5% | 12 |
| Hawaii | $74,004 | N/A | 13 |
| Kansas | $73,000 | -32.4% | 16 |
| Tennessee | $72,500 | -15.1% | 20 |
| South Dakota | $71,734 | -15.1% | 18 |
| Mississippi | $70,000 | -18% | 15 |
| Missouri | $69,020 | -6.6% | 7 |
| Arkansas | $67,969 | +15.9% | 20 |
| Oklahoma | $67,090 | +4.9% | 11 |
| Texas | $67,014 | -34.4% | 23 |
| Maine | $67,000 | -16.2% | 4 |
| Virginia | $65,000 | -35.7% | 5 |
| New Hampshire | $65,000 | N/A | 1 |
| West Virginia | $64,008 | -22.9% | 3 |
| Maryland | $60,206 | -51.9% | 2 |
| Montana | $60,000 | -44% | 3 |
| Vermont | $59,991 | +3.2% | 4 |
| North Dakota | $49,187 | -52.6% | 2 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary positions, 0% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 6% required a Master's degree, and 0% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | Doctorate | $87,000 |
| CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY | Doctorate | $76,044 |
| Purdue University | Doctorate | $80,333 |
| Kansas State University | Master's | $74,500 |
| University of California, Davis | Doctorate | $89,143 |
| South Dakota State University | Doctorate | $72,037 |
| Auburn University | Doctorate | $74,710 |
| Iowa State University of Science and Technology | Not specified | $86,673 |
| The Ohio State University | Doctorate | $90,000 |
| The University of Georgia | Doctorate | $90,000 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary is Educational Services at $78,601.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 899 DOL filings, the median salary for a Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary is $76,704, ranging from $68,220 to $85,000.
The 90th percentile salary is $160,870 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Davis, CA offers the highest median at $89,143.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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