How much does an english language and literature teacher make in Eugene?
$103,300a year
Median yearly pay for english language and literature teachers in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area. That is $49.64 an hour or $8,605 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.64
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,470Median: $103,300Highest 10%: $212,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,470 | $33.88 | |
| 25th | $80,000 | $38.46 | |
| Median | $103,300 | $49.64 | |
| 75th | $131,400 | $63.15 | |
| 90th | $212,000 | $101.94 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for english language and literature teachers.
| Portland, OR | $91,870 |
| Salem, OR | $89,180 |
Related jobs in Eugene
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $139,200 |
| Education Teacher | $103,900 |
| Business Teacher | $103,800 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $103,600 |
| Psychology Teacher | $101,700 |
| Art | $101,300 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teacher | $90,430 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $83,800 |
| Special Education Teacher | $82,050 |
| Special Education Teacher | $79,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an english language and literature teacher make an hour in Eugene?
The median hourly pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area is $49.64 ($103,300 a year).
Do english language and literature teachers make more in Eugene than the national average?
Yes: $103,300 against $78,760 nationally, 31% more.
How does Eugene compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $91,870, so Eugene pays 12% more.
Where does Eugene rank for english language and literature teacher pay?
15 of 150 metro areas with data.
How much does an english language and literature teacher make starting out in Eugene?
The lowest-paid 10% make $70,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $212,000 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.