DOL Median (Iowa City, IA)
$55,723
vs National
+2%
National: $54,650BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$61,709
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,723
+2% 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 Iowa City, IA earns $55,723 in nominal terms, which is 2% above the national average of $54,650. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $61,709 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Iowa City, IA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Iowa | $55,723 | 43 |
| University of Iowa | $51,000 | 21 |
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How much does a Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary make in Iowa City, IA?
The median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Iowa City, IA is $55,723 based on 31 DOL filings.
Is Iowa City, IA a good place to work as a Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Iowa City, IA earns 2% more than the national median of $54,650, or $61,709 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.