DOL Median (California)
$79,440
vs National
+26.1%
National: $63,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$57,357
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$79,440
+26.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in California earns $79,440 in nominal terms, which is 26.1% above the national average of $63,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $57,357 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| THE ALLIANCE FOR TRANSFORMING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN | $104,000 | 3 |
| University of California, Los Angeles | $87,000 | 3 |
| University of California, Berkeley | $81,000 | 2 |
| The University of Southern California | $79,440 | 3 |
| California State University, Bakersfield | $71,004 | 2 |
| California State University Stanislaus | $70,008 | 1 |
| California State University, Fullerton | $68,004 | 3 |
| California State University, Chico | $66,708 | 1 |
| Azusa Pacific University | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary make in California?
The median Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary salary in California is $79,440 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in California earns 26.1% more than the national median of $63,000, or $57,357 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.