DOL Median (Houston, TX)
$85,000
vs National
+11.1%
National: $76,500BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$91,694
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$85,000
+11.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$76,500
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Houston, TX earns $85,000 in nominal terms, which is 11.1% above the national average of $76,500. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $91,694 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Houston, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | $127,127 | 2 |
| University of Houston System | $85,000 | 5 |
| University of Houston | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary make in Houston, TX?
The median Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Houston, TX is $85,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Houston, TX a good place to work as a Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Houston, TX earns 11.1% more than the national median of $76,500, or $91,694 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.