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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $57,830 -26.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $39,660
90th percentile $101,740
Employed locally 150
National median $78,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,660
    25th
    $47,720
    50th (median)
    $57,830
    75th
    $78,760
    90th
    $101,740

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 93% Median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 7% below 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $99,130
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $96,360
    College Station-Bryan, TX $92,320

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,620
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $55,350
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,120
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,030
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $60,670
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Lubbock, TX is 26.1% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $39,660 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,720.