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

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

Median annual salary $79,890 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,270
90th percentile $160,580
Employed locally 160
National median $78,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,270
    25th
    $53,420
    50th (median)
    $79,890
    75th
    $110,040
    90th
    $160,580

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 130% Median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 30% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,150
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $128,350
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $102,840
    Vermont $83,350
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $80,860
    St. Louis, MO-IL $78,390

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $47,380
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,620
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,900
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $47,470
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $48,200
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,140

    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, MO 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, MO is 2.1% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $45,270 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,420.