English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $81,340 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,860
90th percentile $98,400
Employed locally 250
National median $78,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,860
    25th
    $62,960
    50th (median)
    $81,340
    75th
    $82,370
    90th
    $98,400

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 110% Median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 10% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $81,190
    Jacksonville, FL $64,580
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $62,800
    Reno, NV $60,210

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,870
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,420
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $21,320
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,450
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,620
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Las Vegas, NV is 3.9% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $50,860 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,960.