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

$78,440a year

Median yearly pay for english language and literature teachers in the Ithaca, NY metro area. That is $37.71 an hour or $6,537 a month.

Hourly
$37.71
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
68 of 150
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,770Median: $78,440Highest 10%: $124,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$52,770$25.37
25th$66,260$31.86
Median$78,440$37.71
75th$98,890$47.54
90th$124,200$59.70

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for english language and literature teachers.

New York, NY$96,430
Albany, NY$81,040
Buffalo, NY$80,680
Syracuse, NY$79,220
Rochester, NY$78,200
Kiryas Joel, NY$77,410
English Language and Literature Teacher salary in New York English Language and Literature Teacher salary in all states

Related jobs in Ithaca

Same field, median yearly pay.

Health Specialties Teacher$159,700
Art$102,900
Philosophy and Religion Teacher$101,300
Biological Science Teacher$100,900
Chemistry Teacher$97,550
Political Science Teacher$97,240
Computer Science Teacher$95,850
Mathematical Science Teacher$93,970
Psychology Teacher$93,500
Education Teacher$92,870
Salaries for every job in Ithaca, NY

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Ithaca, NY metro area is $37.71 ($78,440 a year).

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

Yes: $78,440 against $78,760 nationally, 0% more.

How does Ithaca compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $84,850, so Ithaca pays 8% less.

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

68 of 150 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $52,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,200 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.