English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $81,910 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,870
90th percentile $128,560
Employed locally 130
National median $78,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,870
    25th
    $64,780
    50th (median)
    $81,910
    75th
    $96,670
    90th
    $128,560

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 116% Median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 16% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $129,620
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $101,830
    Madison, WI $99,980
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $91,950
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $85,460
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $84,530

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,450
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $80,200
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $81,730
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $79,070
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,780
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Springfield, MA 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $51,870 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,780.