DOL Median (Minnesota)
$50,000
vs National
-8.5%
National: $54,650BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,854
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,000
-8.5% 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 Minnesota earns $50,000 in nominal terms, which is 8.5% below the national average of $54,650. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,854 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Minnesota
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| St. John's University | $67,200 | 4 |
| Carleton College | $66,000 | 11 |
| MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES | $60,662 | 2 |
| Minnesota State Colleges and Universities | $60,191 | 6 |
| Macalester College | $58,000 | 4 |
| ACADEMY OF HOLY ANGELS | $55,821 | 2 |
| St. Olaf College | $55,052 | 8 |
| Minnesota State University, Mankato | $54,818 | 3 |
| University of Minnesota | $49,073 | 28 |
| Gustavus Adolphus College | $49,005 | 6 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | $48,791 | 1 |
| Concordia College | $48,728 | 10 |
| University of St. Thomas | $45,592 | 6 |
| Independent School District 196 | $41,598 | 8 |
| Aurora Charter School | $40,000 | 1 |
| District 742 Community Schools | $39,631 | 1 |
| Special School District No. 1 | $39,146 | 1 |
| TWIN CITIES GERMAN IMMERSION SCHOOL | N/A | 1 |
| THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF MINNESOTA, LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary make in Minnesota?
The median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Minnesota is $50,000 based on 55 DOL filings.
Is Minnesota a good place to work as a Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Minnesota earns 8.5% less than the national median of $54,650, or $52,854 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.