DOL Median (Memphis, TN)
$54,500
vs National
-6.8%
National: $58,496BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$60,354
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$54,500
-6.8% 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 Memphis, TN earns $54,500 in nominal terms, which is 6.8% below the national average of $58,496. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $60,354 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Memphis, TN
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Memphis | $55,000 | 10 |
| MEMPHIS COLLEGE OF ART | $36,280 | 1 |
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How much does a English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary make in Memphis, TN?
The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Memphis, TN is $54,500 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Memphis, TN a good place to work as a English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary?
A English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Memphis, TN earns 6.8% less than the national median of $58,496, or $60,354 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.