DOL Median (Hawaii)
$63,577
vs National
+16.3%
National: $54,650BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$35,262
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$63,577
+16.3% 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 Hawaii earns $63,577 in nominal terms, which is 16.3% above the national average of $54,650. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 180.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $35,262 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Hawaii
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii | $63,036 | 51 |
| DLIFLC - DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE FOREIGH LANGUA | $51,378 | 226 |
| US ARMY DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE FOREIGN LANGUAGE CENTER | $49,150 | 71 |
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How much does a Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary make in Hawaii?
The median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Hawaii is $63,577 based on 35 DOL filings.
Is Hawaii a good place to work as a Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Hawaii earns 16.3% more than the national median of $54,650, or $35,262 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.