How much does an english language and literature teacher make in Phoenix?
$71,250a year
Median yearly pay for english language and literature teachers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $34.25 an hour or $5,938 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.25
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 91 of 150
- Jobs in the area
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,790Median: $71,250Highest 10%: $137,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,790 | $31.63 | |
| 25th | $71,250 | $34.25 | |
| Median | $71,250 | $34.25 | |
| 75th | $110,000 | $52.90 | |
| 90th | $137,300 | $65.99 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for english language and literature teachers.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $82,560 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $137,300 |
| Atmospheric | $110,600 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $110,100 |
| Engineering Teacher | $108,500 |
| Political Science Teacher | $98,260 |
| History Teacher | $97,430 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $96,660 |
| Sociology Teacher | $92,340 |
| Curator | $84,150 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $83,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an english language and literature teacher make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $34.25 ($71,250 a year).
Do english language and literature teachers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $71,250 against $78,760 nationally, 10% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $76,990, so Phoenix pays 7% less.
Where does Phoenix rank for english language and literature teacher pay?
91 of 150 metro areas with data.
How much does an english language and literature teacher make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $137,300 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.