DOL Median (Louisiana)
$50,943
vs National
-12.9%
National: $58,496BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$55,797
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,943
-12.9% 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 Louisiana earns $50,943 in nominal terms, which is 12.9% below the national average of $58,496. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $55,797 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Louisiana
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University and A & M College | $60,000 | 2 |
| Nicholls State University | $43,000 | 4 |
| LOUISIANA DELTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | $41,600 | 1 |
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How much does a English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary make in Louisiana?
The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Louisiana is $50,943 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Louisiana a good place to work as a English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary?
A English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Louisiana earns 12.9% less than the national median of $58,496, or $55,797 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.