English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $95,740 +22.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $52,260
90th percentile $177,300
National median $78,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,260
    25th
    $67,550
    50th (median)
    $95,740
    75th
    $127,700
    90th
    $177,300

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 121% Median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 21% 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
    El Paso, TX $139,410
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $99,130
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $81,070
    Reading, PA $80,090
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $79,820
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,120

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $68,710
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $73,700
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,840
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $70,450
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,600
    Instructional Coordinators $75,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Harrisburg, PA is 22.3% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $52,260 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,550.