DOL Median (Amherst, MA)
$98,750
vs National
+13.5%
National: $87,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$67,406
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$98,750
+13.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$87,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Amherst, MA earns $98,750 in nominal terms, which is 13.5% above the national average of $87,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $67,406 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Amherst, MA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | $100,000 | 21 |
| Trustees of Amherst College | $75,000 | 2 |
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How much does a Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary make in Amherst, MA?
The median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Amherst, MA is $98,750 based on 16 DOL filings.
Is Amherst, MA a good place to work as a Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Amherst, MA earns 13.5% more than the national median of $87,000, or $67,406 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.