DOL Median (Houston, TX)
$75,150
vs National
+10.1%
National: $68,286BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$81,068
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$75,150
+10.1% 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 Houston, TX earns $75,150 in nominal terms, which is 10.1% 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 $81,068 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 | $102,500 | 3 |
| William Marsh Rice University | $100,000 | 2 |
| University of Houston System | $75,150 | 4 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | $74,575 | 2 |
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How much does a Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary make in Houston, TX?
The median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Houston, TX is $75,150 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Houston, TX a good place to work as a Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Houston, TX earns 10.1% more than the national median of $68,286, or $81,068 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.