English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $74,090 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,460
90th percentile $119,190
Employed locally 40
National median $78,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,460
    25th
    $54,240
    50th (median)
    $74,090
    75th
    $95,350
    90th
    $119,190

    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

    Related occupations in Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,870
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $74,490
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,140
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $82,500
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $27,480
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $77,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 5.3% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $40,460 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,240.