English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $74,520 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,840
90th percentile $164,680
Employed locally 210
National median $78,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,840
    25th
    $62,610
    50th (median)
    $74,520
    75th
    $103,380
    90th
    $164,680

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 102% Median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 2% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $121,400
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,340
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $88,800
    Syracuse, NY $86,150
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $80,970
    Rochester, NY $79,200

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $127,430
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $138,030
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,180
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary $96,220
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,140
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Ithaca, NY is 4.8% below 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $48,840 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,610.