DOL Median (Rhode Island)
$61,000
vs National
+11.6%
National: $54,650BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$55,104
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$61,000
+11.6% 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 Rhode Island earns $61,000 in nominal terms, which is 11.6% above the national average of $54,650. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 110.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $55,104 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Rhode Island
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University | $65,500 | 14 |
| Providence College | $62,000 | 4 |
| Rhode Island College | $60,000 | 4 |
| Bryant University | $57,217 | 2 |
| University of Rhode Island | $50,316 | 27 |
| Community College of Rhode Island | $41,962 | 2 |
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How much does a Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary make in Rhode Island?
The median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Rhode Island is $61,000 based on 24 DOL filings.
Is Rhode Island a good place to work as a Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Rhode Island earns 11.6% more than the national median of $54,650, or $55,104 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.