DOL Median (Tennessee)
$72,000
vs National
+7.4%
National: $67,008BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$79,734
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$72,000
+7.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$67,008
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geography Teachers, Postsecondary in Tennessee earns $72,000 in nominal terms, which is 7.4% above the national average of $67,008. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $79,734 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tennessee
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee | $72,000 | 7 |
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How much does a Geography Teachers, Postsecondary make in Tennessee?
The median Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Tennessee is $72,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Geography Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Geography Teachers, Postsecondary in Tennessee earns 7.4% more than the national median of $67,008, or $79,734 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.