The average salary for a english language and literature teachers, postsecondary in the United States is $87,090, but the range typically falls between $60,050 and $102,980. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $41.87, with a range between $28.87 and $49.51.
There are approximately 57,600 people employed as a english language and literature teachers, postsecondary in the United States. With New York, Texas, Florida employing the highest number of english language and literature teachers, postsecondary.The state with the best pay for a english language and literature teachers, postsecondary is California, with an average annual salary of $126,830, while Hawaii has the lowest average annual salary of $53,810.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $48,090 | $23.12 |
| 25th Percentile | $60,050 | $28.87 |
| Median | $78,130 | $37.56 |
| 75th Percentile | $102,980 | $49.51 |
| 90th Percentile | $137,100 | $65.91 |
The salary of a english language and literature teachers, postsecondary can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a english language and literature teachers, postsecondary in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary are California, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Vermont while the worst states are Hawaii, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $49,060 | $68,790 | $92,230 |
| Alaska | $66,710 | $80,610 | $106,700 |
| Arizona | $50,290 | $86,720 | $132,050 |
| Arkansas | $45,590 | $63,920 | $87,870 |
| California | $63,510 | $126,830 | $204,760 |
| Colorado | $47,780 | $72,980 | $101,290 |
| Connecticut | $62,800 | $96,490 | $133,450 |
| District of Columbia | $52,700 | $92,080 | $136,680 |
| Florida | $43,910 | $71,890 | $105,740 |
| Georgia | $46,470 | $68,810 | $101,860 |
| Hawaii | $31,220 | $53,810 | $99,330 |
| Idaho | $49,330 | $72,240 | $99,820 |
| Illinois | $34,600 | $77,270 | $119,880 |
| Indiana | $48,890 | $77,930 | $114,690 |
| Iowa | $40,100 | $78,510 | $104,190 |
| Kansas | $45,820 | $74,150 | $108,090 |
| Kentucky | $40,860 | $70,610 | $99,490 |
| Louisiana | $51,310 | $78,920 | $122,550 |
| Maine | $57,280 | $93,250 | $134,220 |
| Maryland | $51,220 | $86,750 | $132,770 |
| Massachusetts | $59,840 | $97,340 | $148,030 |
| Michigan | $46,000 | $87,040 | $131,680 |
| Minnesota | $52,100 | $86,690 | $126,230 |
| Mississippi | $29,800 | $54,070 | $79,410 |
| Missouri | $48,220 | $83,790 | $136,220 |
| Montana | $48,880 | $75,020 | $113,690 |
| Nebraska | $49,600 | $81,450 | $112,670 |
| Nevada | $50,640 | $73,670 | $98,550 |
| New Hampshire | $50,420 | $91,580 | $136,910 |
| New Jersey | $60,740 | $115,350 | $201,960 |
| New Mexico | $48,560 | $76,740 | $122,670 |
| New York | $51,030 | $110,590 | $199,370 |
| North Carolina | $44,440 | $67,750 | $99,770 |
| North Dakota | $51,490 | $69,470 | $95,160 |
| Ohio | $39,400 | $73,740 | $104,150 |
| Oklahoma | $35,210 | $58,510 | $80,040 |
| Oregon | $54,780 | $109,860 | $179,450 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,270 | $88,110 | $134,490 |
| Rhode Island | $65,850 | $91,940 | $132,590 |
| South Carolina | $49,140 | $70,740 | $104,730 |
| South Dakota | $48,840 | $61,420 | $75,070 |
| Tennessee | $47,610 | $68,670 | $95,110 |
| Texas | $47,160 | $85,450 | $135,320 |
| Utah | $49,710 | $76,460 | $104,100 |
| Vermont | $51,550 | $93,500 | $136,310 |
| Virginia | $42,620 | $74,600 | $108,000 |
| Washington | $51,570 | $75,060 | $99,530 |
| West Virginia | $40,660 | $68,300 | $102,320 |
| Wisconsin | $49,210 | $81,110 | $125,020 |
| Wyoming | $51,060 | $71,980 | $104,910 |
Even between cities, the salary of a english language and literature teachers, postsecondary can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary is Santa Maria-Santa Barbara area, CA with an average salary of $151,490.The city with the lowest average salary for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary is Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, OK with an average salary of $47,080.
Areas with highest average salaries for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary
Areas with lowest average salaries for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary
The number of english language and literature teachers, postsecondary in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of english language and literature teachers, postsecondary has decreased by -7,200. On average, the number of english language and literature teachers, postsecondary has been increasing by -2.8% each year. The salary of english language and literature teachers, postsecondary has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of english language and literature teachers, postsecondary has increased by $5,750. On average, the salary of english language and literature teachers, postsecondary has been increasing by 1.8% each year.
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary are part of the education, training, and library occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all education, training, and library occupations jobs here.
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