DOL Median (Seattle, WA)
$72,108
vs National
-4.4%
National: $75,460BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$62,921
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$72,108
-4.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$75,460
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Seattle, WA earns $72,108 in nominal terms, which is 4.4% below the national average of $75,460. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $62,921 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Seattle, WA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington | $72,108 | 30 |
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How much does a Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary make in Seattle, WA?
The median Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Seattle, WA is $72,108 based on 23 DOL filings.
Is Seattle, WA a good place to work as a Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Seattle, WA earns 4.4% less than the national median of $75,460, or $62,921 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.