How much does an english language and literature teacher make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $37.87 an hour or $6,563 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.87
- Average (mean)
- $89,580
- Jobs
- 57,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,270 | $23.21 | |
| 25th | $60,900 | $29.28 | |
| Median | $78,760 | $37.87 | |
| 75th | $103,100 | $49.58 | |
| 90th | $137,300 | $65.99 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $130,500 |
| New Hampshire | $98,650 |
| Connecticut | $97,310 |
| Delaware | $97,100 |
| Oregon | $91,870 |
| Michigan | $90,240 |
| Vermont | $86,870 |
| Nevada | $85,830 |
| New York | $84,850 |
| Maine | $84,290 |
| Minnesota | $84,200 |
| Massachusetts | $83,980 |
| Maryland | $83,760 |
| Alaska | $82,770 |
| District of Columbia | $82,300 |
| Wisconsin | $80,800 |
| Pennsylvania | $80,670 |
| Washington | $79,840 |
| Iowa | $79,720 |
| Rhode Island | $79,190 |
| Texas | $78,900 |
| New Jersey | $78,760 |
| Nebraska | $78,450 |
| Illinois | $77,570 |
| Arizona | $76,990 |
| Utah | $73,280 |
| Montana | $73,160 |
| Missouri | $73,070 |
| Colorado | $72,910 |
| Indiana | $69,180 |
| Virginia | $67,330 |
| New Mexico | $66,450 |
| Georgia | $65,530 |
| Ohio | $65,140 |
| Kentucky | $65,090 |
| South Carolina | $64,470 |
| Tennessee | $64,220 |
| North Dakota | $63,690 |
| North Carolina | $63,370 |
| West Virginia | $63,280 |
| South Dakota | $62,960 |
| Alabama | $62,910 |
| Kansas | $62,340 |
| Wyoming | $62,030 |
| Mississippi | $60,680 |
| Louisiana | $60,350 |
| Florida | $59,740 |
| Arkansas | $56,520 |
| Oklahoma | $53,200 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $165,100 |
| Riverside, CA | $160,100 |
| Fresno, CA | $137,700 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $137,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $132,500 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $132,200 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $128,800 |
| Sacramento, CA | $128,200 |
| McAllen, TX | $114,000 |
| San Jose, CA | $107,800 |
| Athens, GA | $106,000 |
| Madison, WI | $104,200 |
| Detroit, MI | $104,100 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $103,500 |
| Eugene, OR | $103,300 |
In other countries
English Language and Literature Teacher belongs to the international group "University and higher education teachers".
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- Philosophy and Religion Teacher$80,260
- Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher$75,870
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an english language and literature teacher make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $37.87 ($78,760 a year).
How much does an english language and literature teacher make a month?
About $6,563 a month before tax, based on a median of $78,760 a year.
How much does an english language and literature teacher make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,270 or less a year ($23.21 an hour); the top 10% make $137,300 or more.
Which state pays english language and literature teachers the most?
California, with a median of $130,500 a year, followed by New Hampshire ($98,650) and Connecticut ($97,310).
Which city pays english language and literature teachers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $165,100 a year.
How many english language and literature teachers are there in the United States?
About 57,720 people work as english language and literature teachers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.