Local Salary Data

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$60,540
16 filings
DOL Median (San Luis Obispo, CA)
$60,540
vs National
-4.6%
National: $63,461
BLS 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

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY$60,54020

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.