English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $105,420 +34.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $64,150
90th percentile $133,130
National median $78,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,150
    25th
    $80,860
    50th (median)
    $105,420
    75th
    $127,330
    90th
    $133,130

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 122% Median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 22% 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
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $98,050
    Connecticut $87,570
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $85,080
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $84,530
    District of Columbia $79,360
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,340

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,830
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,540
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,720
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,450
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $80,000
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $40,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in New Haven, CT is 34.7% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $64,150 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,860.