English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $132,830 +69.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $64,130
90th percentile $133,270
Employed locally 350
National median $78,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,130
    25th
    $82,980
    50th (median)
    $132,830
    75th
    $132,830
    90th
    $133,270

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 152% Median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 52% 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
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $98,900
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $96,360
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $88,400
    Michigan $85,340
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $84,780
    Bloomington, IL $82,720

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $37,410
    Tutors $35,870
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,620
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $32,420
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $66,440
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $133,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 69.7% 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $64,130 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,980.