English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $107,690 +37.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,530
90th percentile $134,740
Employed locally 360
National median $78,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,530
    25th
    $64,120
    50th (median)
    $107,690
    75th
    $134,740
    90th
    $134,740

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 145% Median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 45% 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
    El Paso, TX $139,410
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $101,830
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $99,130
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $96,360
    College Station-Bryan, TX $92,320
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $79,800

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,430
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $24,070
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,600
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $60,270
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Antonio, TX is 37.6% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $45,530 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,120.