DOL Median (Pennsylvania)
$58,005
vs National
-0.8%
National: $58,496BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$60,675
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$58,005
-0.8% 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 Pennsylvania earns $58,005 in nominal terms, which is 0.8% below the national average of $58,496. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $60,675 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Pennsylvania
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | $100,000 | 4 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | $78,500 | 8 |
| Bucknell University | $73,500 | 3 |
| University of Pittsburgh | $72,500 | 2 |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $70,889 | 6 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | $66,000 | 12 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $65,000 | 6 |
| LAFAYETTE COLLEGE | $63,000 | 1 |
| Duquesne University | $55,000 | 1 |
| Gannon University | $53,000 | 5 |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | $51,856 | 4 |
| Lebanon Valley College | $49,900 | 4 |
| Drexel University | $48,190 | 3 |
| Temple University--A Commonwealth University | $44,500 | 9 |
| American Scholar, LTD | $34,640 | 1 |
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
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How much does a English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary make in Pennsylvania?
The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Pennsylvania is $58,005 based on 44 DOL filings.
Is Pennsylvania a good place to work as a English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary?
A English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Pennsylvania earns 0.8% less than the national median of $58,496, or $60,675 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.