DOL Median (Washington)
$110,000
vs National
+16.4%
National: $94,463BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$95,986
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$110,000
+16.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$94,463
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Economics Teachers, Postsecondary in Washington earns $110,000 in nominal terms, which is 16.4% above the national average of $94,463. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $95,986 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 |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame du Lac | $138,000 | 23 |
| University of Washington | $120,006 | 34 |
| Washington State University | $115,000 | 13 |
| Whitman College | $85,000 | 5 |
| Seattle University | $81,000 | 7 |
| Western Washington University | $80,000 | 2 |
| Seattle Pacific University | $80,000 | 4 |
| University of Puget Sound | $73,524 | 5 |
| Whitworth University | $72,050 | 1 |
| Central Washington University | $71,000 | 3 |
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How much does a Economics Teachers, Postsecondary make in Washington?
The median Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Washington is $110,000 based on 47 DOL filings.
Is Washington a good place to work as a Economics Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Economics Teachers, Postsecondary in Washington earns 16.4% more than the national median of $94,463, or $95,986 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.