DOL Median (Colorado)
$62,720
vs National
+7.2%
National: $58,496BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$59,450
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$62,720
+7.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$58,496
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Colorado earns $62,720 in nominal terms, which is 7.2% above the national average of $58,496. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $59,450 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Colorado
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado | $84,000 | 9 |
| Yale University | $80,750 | 23 |
| Colorado College | $78,500 | 2 |
| University of Northern Colorado | $77,795 | 3 |
| Wesleyan University | $58,050 | 3 |
| MORGAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE | $50,190 | 2 |
| University of Connecticut | $45,740 | 13 |
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How much does a English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary make in Colorado?
The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Colorado is $62,720 based on 16 DOL filings.
Is Colorado a good place to work as a English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary?
A English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Colorado earns 7.2% more than the national median of $58,496, or $59,450 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.