DOL Median (Texas)
$59,400
vs National
-1%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$64,078
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$59,400
-1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary in Texas earns $59,400 in nominal terms, which is 1% below the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $64,078 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Texas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor University | $75,000 | 1 |
| Texas A&M University | $75,000 | 3 |
| Texas A&M International University | $69,020 | 1 |
| Texas State University | $67,000 | 1 |
| University of North Texas | $65,000 | 2 |
| Texas Tech University | $64,000 | 19 |
| The University of Texas at Tyler | $64,000 | 1 |
| Southern Methodist University | $63,240 | 1 |
| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - SAN ANTONIO | $62,000 | 2 |
| Lamar University | $61,509 | 3 |
| Sam Houston State University | $61,002 | 1 |
| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - KINGSVILLE | $60,000 | 1 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $60,000 | 1 |
| Texas A&M University-San Antonio | $59,900 | 3 |
| Texas A&M University-Commerce | $59,000 | 6 |
| University of Houston System | $57,500 | 2 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $57,000 | 4 |
| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - COMMERCE | $56,500 | 1 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY | $56,000 | 3 |
| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY CORPUS CHRISTI | $56,000 | 3 |
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How much does a Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary make in Texas?
The median Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Texas is $59,400 based on 52 DOL filings.
Is Texas a good place to work as a Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary in Texas earns 1% less than the national median of $60,000, or $64,078 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.