English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $72,740 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,610
90th percentile $152,930
Employed locally 50
National median $78,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,610
    25th
    $50,380
    50th (median)
    $72,740
    75th
    $95,400
    90th
    $152,930

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 109% Median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 9% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $168,240
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,150
    El Paso, TX $139,410
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $136,320
    Visalia, CA $133,660
    Fresno, CA $133,160

    Nearby metros — English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Paso, TX $139,410
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $107,690
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $101,830
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $99,130
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $96,360
    College Station-Bryan, TX $92,320

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,860
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $51,500
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,770
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $28,380
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,300
    Instructional Coordinators $66,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Abilene, TX is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Abilene, TX is 7.1% below the national median of $78,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Abilene?

    Entry-level English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $46,610 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,380.