DOL Median (Tennessee)
$62,620
vs National
-18.1%
National: $76,500BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$69,347
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$62,620
-18.1% 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 Tennessee earns $62,620 in nominal terms, which is 18.1% below the national average of $76,500. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $69,347 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tennessee
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | $74,500 | 3 |
| The University of Tennessee | $74,000 | 1 |
| East Tennessee State University | $71,895 | 1 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $62,620 | 3 |
| Tennessee Technological University | $59,565 | 2 |
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How much does a Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary make in Tennessee?
The median Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Tennessee is $62,620 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee 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 Tennessee earns 18.1% less than the national median of $76,500, or $69,347 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.