DOL Median (Colorado)
$64,375
vs National
-10.9%
National: $72,267BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$61,019
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$64,375
-10.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$72,267
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physics Teachers, Postsecondary in Colorado earns $64,375 in nominal terms, which is 10.9% below the national average of $72,267. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $61,019 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Colorado
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University | $90,000 | 12 |
| University of Colorado | $78,022 | 12 |
| Colorado State University | $74,500 | 3 |
| University of Denver | $66,000 | 1 |
| Wesleyan University | $62,750 | 5 |
| University of Connecticut | $61,000 | 11 |
| Colorado School of Mines | $58,150 | 4 |
| Colorado Mesa University | $49,593 | 1 |
| RED ROCKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE | $45,780 | 1 |
| COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY - PUEBLO | $41,230 | 2 |
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How much does a Physics Teachers, Postsecondary make in Colorado?
The median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Colorado is $64,375 based on 18 DOL filings.
Is Colorado a good place to work as a Physics Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Physics Teachers, Postsecondary in Colorado earns 10.9% less than the national median of $72,267, or $61,019 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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