English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $139,410 +78.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,610
90th percentile $141,540
Employed locally 170
National median $78,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,610
    25th
    $63,870
    50th (median)
    $139,410
    75th
    $139,410
    90th
    $141,540

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 237% Median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 137% 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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $136,320
    Visalia, CA $133,660
    Fresno, CA $133,160
    Ann Arbor, MI $132,830

    Nearby metros — English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $79,800

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,000
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,810
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,550
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,480
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,820
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in El Paso, TX is 78.1% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $49,610 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,870.