English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $97,800 +25% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $78,240
90th percentile $203,480
National median $78,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,240
    25th
    $96,850
    50th (median)
    $97,800
    75th
    $125,920
    90th
    $203,480

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 141% Median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 41% 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
    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
    Ann Arbor, MI $132,830
    California $130,580
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $128,350
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,340
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $102,840
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $98,900

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,820
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,580
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,130
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $37,550
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $77,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Eugene, OR is 25% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $78,240 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,850.