Local Salary Data

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Princeton, NJ

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$102,650
6 filings
DOL Median (Princeton, NJ)
$102,650
vs National
+75.5%
National: $58,496
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$90,281
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$102,650
+75.5% 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 Princeton, NJ earns $102,650 in nominal terms, which is 75.5% above the national average of $58,496. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $90,281 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Princeton, NJ

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
The Trustees of Princeton University$89,20010

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary make in Princeton, NJ?

The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Princeton, NJ is $102,650 based on 6 DOL filings.

Is Princeton, NJ a good place to work as a English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary?

A English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Princeton, NJ earns 75.5% more than the national median of $58,496, or $90,281 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.