DOL Median (Washington, DC)
$81,009
vs National
+12.1%
National: $72,267BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$55,485
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$81,009
+12.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$72,267
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physics Teachers, Postsecondary in Washington, DC earns $81,009 in nominal terms, which is 12.1% above the national average of $72,267. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $55,485 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington, DC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | $97,500 | 2 |
| The George Washington University | $81,009 | 7 |
| The Catholic University of America | $72,000 | 5 |
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How much does a Physics Teachers, Postsecondary make in Washington, DC?
The median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Washington, DC is $81,009 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Washington, DC a good place to work as a Physics Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Physics Teachers, Postsecondary in Washington, DC earns 12.1% more than the national median of $72,267, or $55,485 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.