English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $119,870 +53.1% vs national

Median hourly —

10th percentile $78,560

90th percentile $150,370

Employed locally 300

National median $78,270

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English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Sacramento, CA

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$78,560

25th

$97,990

50th (median)

$119,870

75th

$124,990

90th

$150,370

Sacramento economic context

Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS

Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 128% Median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 28% above the area median household income

Top-paying metros for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Metro area	Median 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 area	Median salary
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$168,240
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$142,150
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$136,320
Visalia, CA	$133,660
Fresno, CA	$133,160
California	$130,580

Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

Occupation	Median salary
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary	$44,330
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$98,270
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$103,640
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term	$57,680
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary	$57,660
Teachers and Instructors, All Other	$78,590

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Sacramento, CA is 53.1% 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 Sacramento?

Entry-level English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $78,560 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,990.