Local Salary Data

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Denver, CO

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

Local Median
$46,180
5 filings
DOL Median (Denver, CO)
$46,180
vs National
-29%
National: $65,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,773
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$46,180
-29% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary in Denver, CO earns $46,180 in nominal terms, which is 29% below the national average of $65,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,773 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Denver, CO

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
University of Colorado$61,0009
Regis University$58,0163
University of Colorado Denver$41,8642

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary make in Denver, CO?

The median Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Denver, CO is $46,180 based on 5 DOL filings.

Is Denver, CO a good place to work as a Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary?

A Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary in Denver, CO earns 29% less than the national median of $65,000, or $43,773 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.