DOL Median (Rhode Island)
$50,000
vs National
-23.1%
National: $65,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$45,167
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,000
-23.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary in Rhode Island earns $50,000 in nominal terms, which is 23.1% below the national average of $65,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 110.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $45,167 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Rhode Island
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Roger Williams University | $68,977 | 2 |
| Brown University | $60,000 | 1 |
| Rhode Island College | $50,000 | 5 |
| Community College of Rhode Island | $45,642 | 3 |
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How much does a Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary make in Rhode Island?
The median Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Rhode Island is $50,000 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Rhode Island a good place to work as a Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary in Rhode Island earns 23.1% less than the national median of $65,000, or $45,167 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.