DOL Median (Washington)
$60,549
vs National
+2.1%
National: $59,279BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,835
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$60,549
+2.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$59,279
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary in Washington earns $60,549 in nominal terms, which is 2.1% above the national average of $59,279. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,835 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Washington State University | $72,750 | 2 |
| University of Washington | $68,864 | 12 |
| University of Puget Sound | $68,249 | 2 |
| HOLY NAMES MUSIC CENTER AT FORT WRIGHT | $66,186 | 1 |
| Seattle University | $60,548 | 3 |
| Washington University Prep LLC | $59,653 | 1 |
| Western Washington University | $58,560 | 4 |
| INFINITY PRODUCTIONS LLC | $56,144 | 5 |
| Whitworth University | $55,720 | 1 |
| Walla Walla University | $55,031 | 2 |
| Eastern Washington University | $48,529 | 9 |
| INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF CLASSICAL BALLET | $41,600 | 1 |
| SEATTLE ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS LLC | N/A | 1 |
| THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST SCHOOL OF MUSIC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary make in Washington?
The median Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Washington is $60,549 based on 32 DOL filings.
Is Washington a good place to work as a Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary in Washington earns 2.1% more than the national median of $59,279, or $52,835 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.