DOL Median (Portland, OR)
$66,678
vs National
+22%
National: $54,650BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$58,954
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$66,678
+22% 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 Portland, OR earns $66,678 in nominal terms, which is 22% above the national average of $54,650. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $58,954 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Portland, OR
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Reed College | $79,895 | 4 |
| Reed Institute | $66,678 | 3 |
| LEWIS AND CLARK COLLEGE | $63,500 | 1 |
| UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND | $46,330 | 2 |
| Portland State University | $41,472 | 3 |
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How much does a Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary make in Portland, OR?
The median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Portland, OR is $66,678 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Portland, OR a good place to work as a Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Portland, OR earns 22% more than the national median of $54,650, or $58,954 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.