English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $101,700 +29.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $53,190
90th percentile $136,880
Employed locally 60
National median $78,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,190
    25th
    $60,530
    50th (median)
    $101,700
    75th
    $136,880
    90th
    $136,880

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 162% Median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 62% 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
    Michigan $85,340
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $84,780
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $81,340
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $81,140
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $80,970
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $63,270

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $74,480
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,290
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,630
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $61,330
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,030
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Athens, GA is 29.9% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $53,190 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,530.