DOL Median (Missouri)
$45,250
vs National
-17.2%
National: $54,650BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,130
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$45,250
-17.2% 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 Missouri earns $45,250 in nominal terms, which is 17.2% below the national average of $54,650. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 88.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,130 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Missouri
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Missouri State University | $55,613 | 4 |
| Washington University in St. Louis | $52,793 | 27 |
| Missouri State University | $52,000 | 7 |
| Saint Louis University | $46,973 | 4 |
| Westminster College | $45,500 | 6 |
| Truman State University | $45,000 | 12 |
| The Curators of the University of Missouri | $42,815 | 13 |
| THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI/UMKC | $36,930 | 2 |
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How much does a Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary make in Missouri?
The median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Missouri is $45,250 based on 34 DOL filings.
Is Missouri a good place to work as a Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Missouri earns 17.2% less than the national median of $54,650, or $51,130 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.