DOL Median (Houston, TX)
$142,917
vs National
+115.2%
National: $66,422BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$154,171
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$142,917
+115.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$66,422
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other in Houston, TX earns $142,917 in nominal terms, which is 115.2% above the national average of $66,422. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $154,171 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 |
|---|---|---|
| The University Of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | $220,833 | 2 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS M.D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTE | $65,000 | 1 |
| ANJUMAN E HAIDERI ISTNA ASHI SHIA | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other make in Houston, TX?
The median Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary in Houston, TX is $142,917 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Houston, TX a good place to work as a Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other?
A Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other in Houston, TX earns 115.2% more than the national median of $66,422, or $154,171 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.