English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $65,780 -16% vs national

Median hourly —

10th percentile $47,470

90th percentile $99,360

Employed locally 130

National median $78,270

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English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Little Rock, AR

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$47,470

25th

$47,540

50th (median)

$65,780

75th

$79,960

90th

$99,360

Little Rock economic context

Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS

Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 101% Median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 1% above the area median household income

Top-paying metros for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Metro area	Median 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 area	Median salary
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$168,240
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$136,320
Ann Arbor, MI	$132,830
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$129,620
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$128,350
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$121,400

Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

Occupation	Median salary
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$51,030
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$58,160
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary	$29,280
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$57,960
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$178,830
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term	$28,510

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Little Rock, AR is 16% 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 Little Rock?

Entry-level English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $47,470 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,540.