DOL Median (Missouri)
$52,000
vs National
-20%
National: $65,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$58,757
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$52,000
-20% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary in Missouri earns $52,000 in nominal terms, which is 20% below the national average of $65,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 88.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $58,757 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Missouri
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri State University | $56,100 | 3 |
| Webster University | $52,000 | 2 |
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How much does a Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary make in Missouri?
The median Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Missouri is $52,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Missouri a good place to work as a Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary in Missouri earns 20% less than the national median of $65,000, or $58,757 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.