English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $126,090 +61.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $65,550
90th percentile $206,000
Employed locally 40
National median $78,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,550
    25th
    $80,300
    50th (median)
    $126,090
    75th
    $172,420
    90th
    $206,000

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 186% Median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 86% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $168,240
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,150
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $136,320
    Visalia, CA $133,660
    Fresno, CA $133,160
    California $130,580

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,790
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,020
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $67,270
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,370
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $167,970
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Bakersfield, CA is 61.1% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $65,550 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,300.