English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $68,370 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,190
90th percentile $131,710
Employed locally 770
National median $78,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,190
    25th
    $64,370
    50th (median)
    $68,370
    75th
    $105,600
    90th
    $131,710

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 81% Median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 19% below 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $68,870

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,270
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,640
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,070
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,390
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,440
    Instructional Coordinators $63,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Phoenix, AZ is 12.6% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $51,190 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,370.