Local Salary Data

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in BERKELEY, CA

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$59,664
5 filings
DOL Median (BERKELEY, CA)
$59,664
vs National
-8.2%
National: $65,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,079
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$59,664
-8.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary in BERKELEY, CA earns $59,664 in nominal terms, which is 8.2% below the national average of $65,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,079 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in BERKELEY, CA

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
University of California, Berkeley$59,6646

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary make in BERKELEY, CA?

The median Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in BERKELEY, CA is $59,664 based on 5 DOL filings.

Is BERKELEY, CA a good place to work as a Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary?

A Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary in BERKELEY, CA earns 8.2% less than the national median of $65,000, or $43,079 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.