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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $96,360 +23.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $55,330
90th percentile $202,420
Employed locally 70
National median $78,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,330
    25th
    $57,810
    50th (median)
    $96,360
    75th
    $144,600
    90th
    $202,420

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 184% Median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 84% 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
    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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $92,320
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $79,800

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,500
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $25,590
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,050
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,390
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $54,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in McAllen, TX is 23.1% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $55,330 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,810.