DOL Median (Columbia, MO)
$42,815
vs National
-21.7%
National: $54,650BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,379
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$42,815
-21.7% 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 Columbia, MO earns $42,815 in nominal terms, which is 21.7% below the national average of $54,650. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 88.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $48,379 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Columbia, MO
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The Curators of the University of Missouri | $42,815 | 13 |
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How much does a Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary make in Columbia, MO?
The median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Columbia, MO is $42,815 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Columbia, MO a good place to work as a Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Columbia, MO earns 21.7% less than the national median of $54,650, or $48,379 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.