English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State
National median: $78,760
| State | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $62,910 |
| Alaska | $82,770 |
| Arizona | $76,990 |
| Arkansas | $56,520 |
| California | $130,490 |
| Colorado | $72,910 |
| Connecticut | $97,310 |
| Delaware | $97,100 |
| District of Columbia | $82,300 |
| Florida | $59,740 |
| Georgia | $65,530 |
| Illinois | $77,570 |
| Indiana | $69,180 |
| Iowa | $79,720 |
| Kansas | $62,340 |
| Kentucky | $65,090 |
| Louisiana | $60,350 |
| Maine | $84,290 |
| Maryland | $83,760 |
| Massachusetts | $83,980 |
| Michigan | $90,240 |
| Minnesota | $84,200 |
| Mississippi | $60,680 |
| Missouri | $73,070 |
| Montana | $73,160 |
| Nebraska | $78,450 |
| Nevada | $85,830 |
| New Hampshire | $98,650 |
| New Jersey | $78,760 |
| New Mexico | $66,450 |
| New York | $84,850 |
| North Carolina | $63,370 |
| North Dakota | $63,690 |
| Ohio | $65,140 |
| Oklahoma | $53,200 |
| Oregon | $91,870 |
| Pennsylvania | $80,670 |
| Rhode Island | $79,190 |
| South Carolina | $64,470 |
| South Dakota | $62,960 |
| Tennessee | $64,220 |
| Texas | $78,900 |
| Utah | $73,280 |
| Vermont | $86,870 |
| Virginia | $67,330 |
| Washington | $79,840 |
| West Virginia | $63,280 |
| Wisconsin | $80,800 |
| Wyoming | $62,030 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)