English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Pennsylvania
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $74,275 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.1% vs the national median of $78,270. An estimated 2,430 english language and literature teachers, postsecondary are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $46,410 to $95,740 depending on location.
$74,275
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$95,740
Highest paying metro
$46,410
Lowest paying metro
2,430
Employed in Pennsylvania
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English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg, PA | $95,740 | $67,550 | $127,700 | — |
| Reading, PA | $80,090 | $67,070 | $98,580 | 90 |
| Scranton, PA | $79,820 | $62,910 | $119,470 | 80 |
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $78,120 | $58,860 | $102,680 | 1,330 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania | $77,170 | $61,380 | $97,750 | 60 |
| Allentown, PA-NJ | $74,830 | $57,870 | $98,940 | 180 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania | $74,090 | $54,240 | $95,350 | 40 |
| Central Pennsylvania | $73,850 | $58,640 | $99,580 | 60 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $73,600 | $56,410 | $95,520 | 480 |
| Erie, PA | $63,310 | $49,780 | $83,040 | 70 |
| Johnstown, PA | $46,410 | $46,410 | $61,830 | 40 |