English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Bloomington, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bloomington, IL

Median annual salary $82,720 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,500
90th percentile $94,720
National median $78,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,500
    25th
    $60,200
    50th (median)
    $82,720
    75th
    $85,780
    90th
    $94,720

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,329 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $119,870
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $89,450
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $88,400
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $84,530
    Springfield, IL $82,220
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $80,720

    Related occupations in Bloomington, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,950
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,940
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,910
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $35,120
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,760
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Bloomington, IL is 5.7% 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 Bloomington?

    Entry-level English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $44,500 per year in Bloomington, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,200.