English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $91,950 +17.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,150
90th percentile $169,920
Employed locally 200
National median $78,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,150
    25th
    $61,730
    50th (median)
    $91,950
    75th
    $122,930
    90th
    $169,920

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 106% Median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 6% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $129,620
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $101,830
    Madison, WI $99,980
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $85,460
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $84,530
    Maine $82,210

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,440
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,130
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,240
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $81,040
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,240
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $44,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Amherst Town, MA is 17.5% above 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $60,150 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,730.