Salaripedia
English

How much does an english language and literature teacher make in Bloomington?

$78,860a year

Median yearly pay for english language and literature teachers in the Bloomington, IL metro area. That is $37.91 an hour or $6,572 a month.

Hourly
$37.91
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
65 of 150
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,710Median: $78,860Highest 10%: $98,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,710$21.01
25th$62,740$30.16
Median$78,860$37.91
75th$86,200$41.44
90th$98,700$47.45

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for english language and literature teachers.

Chicago, IL$78,620
St. Louis, MO$78,300
Peoria, IL$77,820
Davenport, IA$61,420
English Language and Literature Teacher salary in Illinois English Language and Literature Teacher salary in all states

Related jobs in Bloomington

Same field, median yearly pay.

Business Teacher$148,300
Biological Science Teacher$87,620
Communications Teacher$85,390
Mathematical Science Teacher$85,280
Psychology Teacher$84,110
Nursing Instructor and Teacher$75,020
History Teacher$66,330
Art$66,300
Secondary School Teacher$66,280
Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$66,180
Salaries for every job in Bloomington, IL

Frequently asked questions

How much does an english language and literature teacher make an hour in Bloomington?

The median hourly pay in the Bloomington, IL metro area is $37.91 ($78,860 a year).

Do english language and literature teachers make more in Bloomington than the national average?

Yes: $78,860 against $78,760 nationally, 0% more.

How does Bloomington compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $77,570, so Bloomington pays 2% more.

Where does Bloomington rank for english language and literature teacher pay?

65 of 150 metro areas with data.

How much does an english language and literature teacher make starting out in Bloomington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,700 or more.

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.