English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $81,970 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,200
90th percentile $147,320
Employed locally 30
National median $78,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,200
    25th
    $61,990
    50th (median)
    $81,970
    75th
    $94,830
    90th
    $147,320

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $128,350
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $102,840
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $89,450
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $84,780
    Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $82,160
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $81,940

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $65,930
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,700
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,500
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $55,480
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,200
    Tutors $38,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Santa Fe, NM is 4.7% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $58,200 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,990.