DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 848 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 11,480 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsView all companies hiring Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $93,000 | +21.6% | 13 | 3 |
| Seattle, WA | $84,915 | +11% | 19 | 1 |
| University Park, PA | $83,016 | +8.5% | 10 | 2 |
| Boulder, CO | $81,885 | +7% | 11 | 1 |
| Norman, OK | $80,000 | +4.6% | 10 | 2 |
| Golden, CO | $54,989 | -28.1% | 14 | 1 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $122,532 | N/A | 4 |
| Arizona | $100,755 | -11.5% | 12 |
| California | $93,000 | -27.9% | 53 |
| New Jersey | $92,900 | -9.2% | 3 |
| Arkansas | $91,000 | +26.2% | 5 |
| Massachusetts | $89,995 | -12.1% | 24 |
| Indiana | $89,300 | +8.3% | 9 |
| Delaware | $83,615 | N/A | 3 |
| Rhode Island | $82,000 | N/A | 3 |
| Nevada | $81,177 | -20% | 10 |
| Washington | $81,141 | -17.1% | 22 |
| Nebraska | $80,866 | N/A | 14 |
| Illinois | $80,750 | +2.4% | 6 |
| Georgia | $80,500 | -29.6% | 12 |
| New Mexico | $80,000 | -22.1% | 3 |
| Florida | $79,869 | +41.9% | 35 |
| Oregon | $79,807 | -26% | 3 |
| North Carolina | $78,000 | -23.5% | 11 |
| Utah | $78,000 | +0.1% | 5 |
| Colorado | $77,000 | -3.8% | 30 |
| New York | $76,508 | -24.6% | 28 |
| South Dakota | $75,000 | +21.9% | 4 |
| Texas | $74,998 | -28.7% | 44 |
| Idaho | $73,000 | -26.2% | 3 |
| Ohio | $73,000 | -24.2% | 14 |
| Maryland | $72,774 | -40.1% | 2 |
| Michigan | $72,385 | -28% | 26 |
| Pennsylvania | $70,990 | -25.2% | 21 |
| New Hampshire | $70,010 | N/A | 3 |
| Louisiana | $70,000 | N/A | 10 |
| Alabama | $67,825 | -14.7% | 10 |
| West Virginia | $67,000 | -16.7% | 2 |
| Virginia | $67,000 | -38.1% | 11 |
| Kansas | $66,590 | -41.5% | 11 |
| Minnesota | $66,000 | -33.4% | 1 |
| North Dakota | $65,725 | -37.8% | 2 |
| Alaska | $65,000 | -42.8% | 2 |
| South Carolina | $65,000 | -15.7% | 6 |
| Oklahoma | $63,637 | N/A | 18 |
| Mississippi | $63,212 | -2.5% | 12 |
| Tennessee | $62,620 | -21.5% | 7 |
| Connecticut | $62,500 | -40.8% | 9 |
| Maine | $60,500 | -32.6% | 2 |
| Missouri | $60,000 | -41.4% | 9 |
| Wisconsin | $54,540 | -47.1% | 9 |
| Iowa | $54,386 | -30% | 6 |
| Vermont | $54,122 | N/A | 3 |
| Kentucky | $51,387 | -44.3% | 4 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary positions, 0% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 4% 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 Washington | Doctorate | $84,915 |
| Colorado School of Mines | Doctorate | $54,989 |
| The University of Arizona | Doctorate | $108,087 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | Doctorate | $83,016 |
| University of Colorado | Doctorate | $81,885 |
| University of Connecticut | Doctorate | $62,500 |
| Texas A&M University | Not specified | $74,998 |
| University of Nevada Reno | Doctorate | $83,345 |
| Purdue University | Doctorate | $89,300 |
| The University of Georgia | Doctorate | $84,000 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary is Educational Services at $79,516.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 848 DOL filings, the median salary for a Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary is $76,500, ranging from $63,630 to $88,714.
The 90th percentile salary is $199,260 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Los Angeles, CA offers the highest median at $93,000.
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 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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