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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $99,130 +26.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,000
90th percentile $160,810
Employed locally 920
National median $78,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,000
    25th
    $75,330
    50th (median)
    $99,130
    75th
    $129,110
    90th
    $160,810

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 123% Median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 23% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $107,690
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $101,830
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $96,360
    College Station-Bryan, TX $92,320
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $79,800

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,950
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,230
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,540
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,610
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,890
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $133,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Houston, TX is 26.7% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $59,000 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,330.