English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $79,800 +2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,390
90th percentile $124,320
Employed locally 1,210
National median $78,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,390
    25th
    $61,690
    50th (median)
    $79,800
    75th
    $100,810
    90th
    $124,320

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 92% Median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 8% 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
    El Paso, TX $139,410
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $107,690
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $101,830
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $99,130
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $96,360
    College Station-Bryan, TX $92,320

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,700
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,180
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,610
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,490
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Dallas, TX is 2% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $46,390 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,690.