DOL Median (Tennessee)
$50,000
vs National
-24.2%
National: $66,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$55,371
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,000
-24.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$66,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Tennessee earns $50,000 in nominal terms, which is 24.2% below the national average of $66,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $55,371 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tennessee
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Technological University | $50,000 | 2 |
| The University of Tennessee | $50,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary make in Tennessee?
The median Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Tennessee is $50,000 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Tennessee earns 24.2% less than the national median of $66,000, or $55,371 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.