DOL Median (Memphis, TN)
$54,000
vs National
-1.2%
National: $54,650BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$59,801
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$54,000
-1.2% 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 Memphis, TN earns $54,000 in nominal terms, which is 1.2% below the national average of $54,650. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $59,801 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Memphis, TN
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Rhodes College | $55,092 | 4 |
| The University of Memphis | $52,000 | 13 |
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How much does a Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary make in Memphis, TN?
The median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Memphis, TN is $54,000 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is Memphis, TN a good place to work as a Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Memphis, TN earns 1.2% less than the national median of $54,650, or $59,801 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.