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English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

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English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

National Avg Annual Salary

$90,400

National Avg Hourly Wage

$0.00

National Total Employment

59,590

Top Metro Avg Salary

$167,060

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Highest Paying State

California leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $141,370.

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Largest State Market

New York has one of the largest employment markets with 6,330 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA shows an average annual salary of $167,060.

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Largest Metro Market

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has a broad labor footprint with 5,430 jobs.

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Top States for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
California CA $141,370 4,920 Open
New York NY $116,560 6,330 Open
New Jersey NJ $104,870 1,730 Open
Massachusetts MA $103,410 3,250 Open
District of Columbia DC $97,400 420 Open
Oregon OR $97,320 750 Open
Connecticut CT $96,630 800 Open
Vermont VT $95,720 230 Open
New Hampshire NH $93,190 260 Open
Michigan MI $92,360 1,860 Open

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