DOL Median (Washington)
$59,211
vs National
-6.7%
National: $63,461BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,667
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$59,211
-6.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,461
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in Washington earns $59,211 in nominal terms, which is 6.7% below the national average of $63,461. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,667 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences | $92,465 | 2 |
| Whitman College | $88,400 | 3 |
| Renton Technical College | $83,346 | 2 |
| University of Washington | $80,402 | 8 |
| Washington State University | $70,400 | 11 |
| University of Puget Sound | $64,440 | 2 |
| Seattle Pacific University | $59,170 | 3 |
| YAKIMA VALLEY COLLEGE | $59,153 | 1 |
| Wenatchee Valley College | $57,106 | 3 |
| Western Washington University | $56,949 | 3 |
| Gonzaga University | $56,907 | 3 |
| Walla Walla University | $55,944 | 3 |
| PIERCE COLLEGE | $53,148 | 3 |
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How much does a Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary make in Washington?
The median Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Washington is $59,211 based on 28 DOL filings.
Is Washington a good place to work as a Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in Washington earns 6.7% less than the national median of $63,461, or $51,667 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.