DOL Median (Alabama)
$52,033
vs National
-4.8%
National: $54,650BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$59,196
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$52,033
-4.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$54,650
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Alabama earns $52,033 in nominal terms, which is 4.8% below the national average of $54,650. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $59,196 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Alabama
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| THE UNIV. OF ALA. AT BIRMINGHAM (UAB) | $130,000 | 1 |
| Troy University | $85,729 | 1 |
| AUBURN UNIVERISTY | $57,000 | 2 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA | $56,500 | 4 |
| University of North Alabama | $55,987 | 4 |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $55,619 | 2 |
| Auburn University | $52,730 | 11 |
| Stillman College | $52,033 | 3 |
| SPRING HILL COLLEGE | $51,500 | 2 |
| ALABAMA SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE | $51,000 | 1 |
| University of South Alabama | $46,000 | 5 |
| Judson College | $42,160 | 2 |
| Oakwood University | $40,834 | 2 |
| The University of Alabama | $40,629 | 10 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM | N/A | 1 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA | N/A | 3 |
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How much does a Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary make in Alabama?
The median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Alabama is $52,033 based on 31 DOL filings.
Is Alabama a good place to work as a Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Alabama earns 4.8% less than the national median of $54,650, or $59,196 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.