DOL Median (Amherst, MA)
$110,385
vs National
+16.9%
National: $94,463BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$75,348
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$110,385
+16.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$94,463
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Economics Teachers, Postsecondary in Amherst, MA earns $110,385 in nominal terms, which is 16.9% above the national average of $94,463. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $75,348 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Amherst College | $130,000 | 4 |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | $110,193 | 31 |
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How much does a Economics Teachers, Postsecondary make in Amherst, MA?
The median Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Amherst, MA is $110,385 based on 27 DOL filings.
Is Amherst, MA a good place to work as a Economics Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Economics Teachers, Postsecondary in Amherst, MA earns 16.9% more than the national median of $94,463, or $75,348 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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