English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $79,820 +2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,090
90th percentile $128,810
Employed locally 80
National median $78,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,090
    25th
    $62,910
    50th (median)
    $79,820
    75th
    $119,470
    90th
    $128,810

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 125% Median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 25% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $99,130
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $95,740
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $81,070
    Reading, PA $80,090
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,120

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $73,240
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,480
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,260
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $72,720
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,550
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Scranton, PA is 2% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $49,090 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,910.