DOL Median (Houston, TX)
$87,000
vs National
+20.4%
National: $72,267BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$93,851
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$87,000
+20.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$72,267
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physics Teachers, Postsecondary in Houston, TX earns $87,000 in nominal terms, which is 20.4% above the national average of $72,267. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $93,851 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Houston, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| W.M. Rice University | $91,500 | 4 |
| University of Houston System | $87,893 | 4 |
| Texas Southern University | $57,000 | 5 |
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How much does a Physics Teachers, Postsecondary make in Houston, TX?
The median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Houston, TX is $87,000 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Houston, TX a good place to work as a Physics Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Physics Teachers, Postsecondary in Houston, TX earns 20.4% more than the national median of $72,267, or $93,851 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.