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English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$94,120
Median Annual
$78,800
Total Workforce
16,020
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $167,060 | 450 |
| #2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $156,450 | 730 |
| #3 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $152,050 | 410 |
| #4 | Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $148,160 | 70 |
| #5 | California | $141,370 | 4,920 |
| #6 | Fresno, CA | $140,970 | 180 |
| #7 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $135,060 | 1,840 |
| #8 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $131,390 | 310 |
| #9 | Visalia, CA | $131,080 | 40 |
| #10 | Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $128,830 | 40 |
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