English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • California
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in California earn a median salary of $133,563 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, +70.6% vs the national median of $78,270. An estimated 4,410 english language and literature teachers, postsecondary are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $119,870 to $168,240 depending on location.
$133,563
Avg median salary in California
$168,240
Highest paying metro
$119,870
Lowest paying metro
4,410
Employed in California
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English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside, CA | $168,240 | $127,060 | $227,460 | 450 |
| San Francisco, CA | $142,150 | $103,030 | $205,360 | 730 |
| San Diego, CA | $136,320 | $105,020 | $207,600 | 410 |
| Visalia, CA | $133,660 | $122,050 | $165,630 | 40 |
| Fresno, CA | $133,160 | $126,940 | $162,070 | 180 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $130,330 | $98,420 | $164,420 | 1,840 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $129,620 | $106,960 | $218,120 | 70 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $128,350 | $100,330 | $130,580 | 40 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $126,090 | $80,300 | $172,420 | 40 |
| San Jose, CA | $121,400 | $81,030 | $164,580 | 310 |
| Sacramento, CA | $119,870 | $97,990 | $124,990 | 300 |