DOL Median (Houston, TX)
$112,850
vs National
+19.5%
National: $94,463BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$121,737
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$112,850
+19.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$94,463
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Economics Teachers, Postsecondary in Houston, TX earns $112,850 in nominal terms, which is 19.5% above the national average of $94,463. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $121,737 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Houston, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| William Marsh Rice University | $163,740 | 2 |
| W.M. Rice University | $162,500 | 4 |
| University of Houston | $126,001 | 6 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | $112,500 | 3 |
| University of Houston System | $110,700 | 7 |
| University of St. Thomas | $74,000 | 3 |
| North American University | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Economics Teachers, Postsecondary make in Houston, TX?
The median Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Houston, TX is $112,850 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is Houston, TX a good place to work as a Economics Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Economics Teachers, Postsecondary in Houston, TX earns 19.5% more than the national median of $94,463, or $121,737 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.