English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Visalia, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Visalia, CA

Median annual salary $133,660 +70.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $72,710
90th percentile $165,630
Employed locally 40
National median $78,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,710
    25th
    $122,050
    50th (median)
    $133,660
    75th
    $165,630
    90th
    $165,630

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 192% Median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 92% 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
    Fresno, CA $133,160
    Ann Arbor, MI $132,830

    Nearby metros — English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $168,240
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,150
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $136,320
    Fresno, CA $133,160
    California $130,580
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $130,330

    Related occupations in Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $101,340
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $43,530
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $54,700
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $95,320
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $80,040
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $56,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Visalia, CA is 70.8% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $72,710 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $122,050.