DOL Median (Washington)
$67,000
vs National
-1.9%
National: $68,286BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$58,464
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$67,000
-1.9% 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 Washington earns $67,000 in nominal terms, which is 1.9% below the national average of $68,286. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $58,464 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle University | $77,764 | 6 |
| Whitman College | $67,000 | 2 |
| Eastern Washington University | $57,500 | 3 |
| Skagit Valley College | $52,801 | 5 |
| University of Washington | N/A | 2 |
| Whitworth University | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary make in Washington?
The median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Washington is $67,000 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Washington a good place to work as a Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Washington earns 1.9% less than the national median of $68,286, or $58,464 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.