DOL Median (San Luis Obispo, CA)
$60,540
vs National
-4.6%
National: $63,461BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,711
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$60,540
-4.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,461
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in San Luis Obispo, CA earns $60,540 in nominal terms, which is 4.6% below the national average of $63,461. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,711 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Luis Obispo, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY | $60,540 | 20 |
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How much does a Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary make in San Luis Obispo, CA?
The median Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is $60,540 based on 16 DOL filings.
Is San Luis Obispo, CA a good place to work as a Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in San Luis Obispo, CA earns 4.6% less than the national median of $63,461, or $43,711 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.