DOL Median (Nevada)
$69,000
vs National
+6.2%
National: $65,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$68,182
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$69,000
+6.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary in Nevada earns $69,000 in nominal terms, which is 6.2% above the national average of $65,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 101.2 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $68,182 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Nevada
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada Reno | $72,000 | 7 |
| University of Nevada Las Vegas | $60,160 | 5 |
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How much does a Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary make in Nevada?
The median Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Nevada is $69,000 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Nevada a good place to work as a Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary in Nevada earns 6.2% more than the national median of $65,000, or $68,182 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.