English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Role Overview
Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| California | $130,580 |
| New Jersey | $98,820 |
| New York | $96,940 |
| Connecticut | $87,570 |
| Michigan | $85,340 |
| Vermont | $83,350 |
| Oregon | $83,120 |
| Maine | $82,210 |
| Massachusetts | $82,030 |
| New Hampshire | $81,880 |
| Texas | $81,190 |
| Minnesota | $80,480 |
| Maryland | $80,060 |
| Alaska | $79,820 |
| District of Columbia | $79,360 |
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Median Annual Salary
$78,270
Projected Growth (10yr)
+0.0%
Avg. annual openings
5.1k
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