English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $63,720 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,480
90th percentile $91,380
Employed locally 40
National median $78,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,480
    25th
    $61,610
    50th (median)
    $63,720
    75th
    $78,560
    90th
    $91,380

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 83% Median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 17% below 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
    Visalia, CA $133,660
    California $130,580
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $129,620
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $128,350
    Columbia, SC $91,240
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $81,190

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,230
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,760
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,800
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,020
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 18.6% below 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $48,480 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,610.