Local Salary Data

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Monterey, CA

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

Local Median
$74,013
6 filings
DOL Median (Monterey, CA)
$74,013
vs National
+8.4%
National: $68,286
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$53,439
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$74,013
+8.4% 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 Monterey, CA earns $74,013 in nominal terms, which is 8.4% above the national average of $68,286. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $53,439 in national-average purchasing power.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary make in Monterey, CA?

The median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Monterey, CA is $74,013 based on 6 DOL filings.

Is Monterey, CA a good place to work as a Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary?

A Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Monterey, CA earns 8.4% more than the national median of $68,286, or $53,439 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.