DOL Median (Houston, TX)
$47,045
vs National
-13.9%
National: $54,650BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$50,750
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$47,045
-13.9% 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 Houston, TX earns $47,045 in nominal terms, which is 13.9% below the national average of $54,650. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $50,750 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Houston, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston System | $62,000 | 10 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | $58,000 | 1 |
| W.M. Rice University | $47,000 | 21 |
| University of St. Thomas | $45,592 | 6 |
| INTERCULTURAL CENTER OF LANGUAGES LLC | $34,200 | 1 |
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How much does a Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary make in Houston, TX?
The median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Houston, TX is $47,045 based on 25 DOL filings.
Is Houston, TX a good place to work as a Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Houston, TX earns 13.9% less than the national median of $54,650, or $50,750 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.