English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $73,020 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,020
90th percentile $130,690
National median $78,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,020
    25th
    $58,490
    50th (median)
    $73,020
    75th
    $91,890
    90th
    $130,690

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 98% Median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 2% 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
    St. Cloud, MN $81,940
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $81,070
    Fargo, ND-MN $74,900
    Duluth, MN-WI $67,530

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,130
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,430
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $37,730
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,960
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,990
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $35,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Mankato, MN is 6.7% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $48,020 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,490.