DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 373 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 111,150 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JC AIR ACADEMY INC | $61,256 | 5 | -0.4% |
| 2 | QTech US Inc | $54,500 | 9 | -11.4% |
| 3 | Central Alabama Community College | $53,206 | 7 | -13.5% |
| 4 | University of North Dakota | $51,730 | 16 | -15.9% |
| 5 | F.I.T. Aviation, LLC | $47,840 | 13 | -22.2% |
| 6 | FLORIDA COAST TO COAST HELICOPTERS, INC. | $46,800 | 6 | -23.9% |
| 7 | Culinary Institute Inc. | $45,968 | 32 | -25.2% |
| 8 | DADE MEDICAL COLLEGE, INC. | $45,000 | 5 | -26.8% |
| 9 | AIRCRAFT DEVELOPMENT FLIGHT AIRWAYS CORP | $36,525 | 24 | -40.6% |
| 10 | INSTITUTO COMERCIAL DE PUERTO RICO | $20,738 | 11 | -66.3% |
| 11 | ROSEL SCHOOL OF COSMETOLOGY | N/A | 6 | N/A |
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Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $45,968 | -11.1% | 25 | 4 |
| Miami, FL | $42,500 | -17.8% | 14 | 4 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $41,600 | -19.6% | 12 | 2 |
| Melbourne, FL | $39,520 | -23.6% | 13 | 2 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $115,440 | +102.8% | 2 |
| Minnesota | $75,070 | -0.9% | 1 |
| Nebraska | $74,194 | +21.8% | 2 |
| Washington | $58,826 | -12.8% | 5 |
| Massachusetts | $57,000 | -25.6% | 5 |
| Arizona | $56,701 | -8.7% | 5 |
| California | $53,643 | -28.6% | 46 |
| Alabama | $53,206 | -7.8% | 1 |
| Utah | $53,000 | +6.3% | 1 |
| Illinois | $53,000 | -10.9% | 7 |
| New York | $52,000 | -32.5% | 19 |
| New Jersey | $52,000 | -23.6% | 19 |
| Nevada | $46,800 | -23.2% | 1 |
| Texas | $45,968 | -27.9% | 27 |
| Florida | $45,900 | -11.8% | 38 |
| Georgia | $45,690 | -12.2% | 5 |
| North Dakota | $43,680 | -32.3% | 14 |
| Arkansas | $43,410 | -8.5% | 1 |
| Kansas | $42,250 | -14.1% | 2 |
| Ohio | $41,768 | -33.1% | 1 |
| Oklahoma | $41,000 | -36.3% | 1 |
| Louisiana | $37,440 | -24.1% | 3 |
| Colorado | $36,922 | -39.1% | 1 |
| Maryland | $36,442 | -38.2% | 1 |
| Michigan | $33,176 | -46.7% | 4 |
| Virginia | $33,166 | -40.9% | 2 |
| New Mexico | $32,000 | -47.8% | 1 |
| Hawaii | $32,000 | -41.8% | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary positions, 19% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 13% required a Master's degree, and 52% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Institute Inc. | None | $45,968 |
| AIRCRAFT DEVELOPMENT FLIGHT AIRWAYS CORP | High School | $36,525 |
| University of North Dakota | Not specified | $51,730 |
| F.I.T. Aviation, LLC | Not specified | $47,840 |
| INSTITUTO COMERCIAL DE PUERTO RICO | Not specified | $20,738 |
| QTech US Inc | Not specified | $54,500 |
| Central Alabama Community College | Not specified | $53,206 |
| FLORIDA COAST TO COAST HELICOPTERS, INC. | Not specified | $46,800 |
| ROSEL SCHOOL OF COSMETOLOGY | Not specified | N/A |
| DADE MEDICAL COLLEGE, INC. | Not specified | $45,000 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary is Educational Services at $51,639.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 373 DOL filings, the median salary for a Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary is $51,730, ranging from $41,600 to $60,650.
The 90th percentile salary is $106,580 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Houston, TX offers the highest median at $45,968.
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 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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