DOL Median (Houston, TX)
$45,000
vs National
-23.1%
National: $58,496BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,544
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$45,000
-23.1% 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 Houston, TX earns $45,000 in nominal terms, which is 23.1% below the national average of $58,496. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $48,544 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 |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston | $62,424 | 3 |
| University of Houston System | $51,020 | 8 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | $45,000 | 1 |
| INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN INSTITUTE | $38,000 | 1 |
| INTERN TEACHERS ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM | $32,710 | 1 |
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How much does a English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary make in Houston, TX?
The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Houston, TX is $45,000 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Houston, TX a good place to work as a English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary?
A English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Houston, TX earns 23.1% less than the national median of $58,496, or $48,544 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.