English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $80,120 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $57,520
90th percentile $167,220
Employed locally 90
National median $78,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,520
    25th
    $62,830
    50th (median)
    $80,120
    75th
    $128,440
    90th
    $167,220

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 117% Median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 17% 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
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $67,440
    Jacksonville, FL $64,580
    Jackson, MS $64,110
    Kansas City, MO-KS $62,770
    Wichita, KS $47,550

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $21,520
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $48,600
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,750
    Instructional Coordinators $60,410
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,200
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary $162,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Lawrence, KS is 2.4% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $57,520 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,830.