DOL Median (Washington)
$54,499
vs National
-0.3%
National: $54,650BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,556
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$54,499
-0.3% 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 Washington earns $54,499 in nominal terms, which is 0.3% below the national average of $54,650. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $47,556 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| PENINSULA SCHOOL DISTRICT | $70,346 | 1 |
| University of Washington | $70,002 | 18 |
| Seattle University | $63,772 | 7 |
| Seattle Pacific University | $59,400 | 2 |
| Eastern Washington University | $59,000 | 1 |
| Gonzaga University | $58,833 | 1 |
| Central Washington University | $57,173 | 3 |
| Whitman College | $56,160 | 2 |
| Whitworth University | $52,000 | 1 |
| Western Washington University | $51,626 | 29 |
| City University of Seattle | $47,840 | 1 |
| BELLEVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT | $41,575 | 3 |
| Washington State University | $38,750 | 7 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND | N/A | 1 |
| FEDERAL WAY MISSION CHURCH | N/A | 1 |
| University of Puget Sound | N/A | 1 |
| Enlightium Academy LLC | N/A | 1 |
| NORTHWEST CULTURE FOUNDATION | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary make in Washington?
The median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Washington is $54,499 based on 54 DOL filings.
Is Washington a good place to work as a Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Washington earns 0.3% less than the national median of $54,650, or $47,556 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.