DOL Median (Washington)
$61,500
vs National
-5.4%
National: $65,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$53,665
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$61,500
-5.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary in Washington earns $61,500 in nominal terms, which is 5.4% below the national average of $65,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $53,665 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Washington State University | $75,000 | 3 |
| Central Washington University | $61,500 | 2 |
| Seattle Pacific University | $53,134 | 3 |
| Columbia Basin College | $52,288 | 1 |
| University of Washington | N/A | 2 |
| Western Washington University | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary make in Washington?
The median Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Washington is $61,500 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Washington a good place to work as a Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary in Washington earns 5.4% less than the national median of $65,000, or $53,665 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.