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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $101,830 +30.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,520
90th percentile $156,530
Employed locally 480
National median $78,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,520
    25th
    $65,690
    50th (median)
    $101,830
    75th
    $133,730
    90th
    $156,530

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 104% Median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 4% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $99,130
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $96,360
    College Station-Bryan, TX $92,320
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $79,800

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,590
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,820
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,250
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,170
    Instructional Coordinators $74,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Austin, TX is 30.1% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $51,520 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,690.