English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $77,820 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,050
90th percentile $252,710
National median $78,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,050
    25th
    $47,050
    50th (median)
    $77,820
    75th
    $107,550
    90th
    $252,710

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 110% Median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 10% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $119,870
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $89,450
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $88,400
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $84,530
    Bloomington, IL $82,720
    Springfield, IL $82,220

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,740
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $57,870
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,320
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,800
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,130
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $32,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Peoria, IL is 0.6% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $47,050 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,050.