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

$160,100a year

Median yearly pay for english language and literature teachers in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area. That is $76.95 an hour or $13,340 a month.

Hourly
$76.95
Vs. national median
+103%
Rank among cities
2 of 150
Jobs in the area
480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,250Median: $160,100Highest 10%: $250,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$78,250$37.62
25th$104,000$49.98
Median$160,100$76.95
75th$218,800$105.17
90th$250,700$120.53

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for english language and literature teachers.

San Francisco, CA$165,100
Fresno, CA$137,700
San Diego, CA$132,500
Bakersfield, CA$132,200
Los Angeles, CA$128,800
Sacramento, CA$128,200
San Jose, CA$107,800
Santa Maria, CA$99,850
English Language and Literature Teacher salary in California English Language and Literature Teacher salary in all states

Related jobs in Riverside

Same field, median yearly pay.

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher$223,200
History Teacher$192,300
Communications Teacher$180,700
Social Sciences Teacher$180,200
Foreign Language and Literature Teacher$171,700
Art$163,800
Atmospheric$163,100
Engineering Teacher$163,100
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher$159,700
Sociology Teacher$157,600
Salaries for every job in Riverside, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area is $76.95 ($160,100 a year).

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

Yes: $160,100 against $78,760 nationally, 103% more.

How does Riverside compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $130,500, so Riverside pays 23% more.

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

2 of 150 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $78,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $250,700 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.