English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $72,910 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $52,120
90th percentile $137,250
National median $78,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,120
    25th
    $63,600
    50th (median)
    $72,910
    75th
    $95,260
    90th
    $137,250

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 84% Median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 16% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,150
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $101,830
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $101,700
    College Station-Bryan, TX $92,320
    Columbia, SC $91,240
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $89,450

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,850
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,990
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,390
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,670
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $40,530
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 6.8% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $52,120 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,600.