DOL Median (Rhode Island)
$65,628
vs National
-3.9%
National: $68,286BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$59,284
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$65,628
-3.9% 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 Rhode Island earns $65,628 in nominal terms, which is 3.9% below the national average of $68,286. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 110.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $59,284 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Rhode Island
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE | $101,813 | 2 |
| Rhode Island School of Design | $66,979 | 2 |
| University of Rhode Island | $66,000 | 2 |
| Roger Williams University | $62,000 | 5 |
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How much does a Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary make in Rhode Island?
The median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Rhode Island is $65,628 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Rhode Island a good place to work as a Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Rhode Island earns 3.9% less than the national median of $68,286, or $59,284 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.