Local Salary Data

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Austin, TX

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$90,000
5 filings
DOL Median (Austin, TX)
$90,000
vs National
+31.8%
National: $68,286
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$97,087
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$90,000
+31.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$68,286
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Austin, TX earns $90,000 in nominal terms, which is 31.8% above the national average of $68,286. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $97,087 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Austin, TX

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
The University of Texas at Austin$90,0004
ST. EDWARD'S UNIVERSITY$54,5905

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary make in Austin, TX?

The median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Austin, TX is $90,000 based on 5 DOL filings.

Is Austin, TX a good place to work as a Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary?

A Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Austin, TX earns 31.8% more than the national median of $68,286, or $97,087 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.