CA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 25-1123

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California

Median Annual Salary $130,580 +67% above national average (national: $78,270)
$141,370Mean Annual
N/AMedian Hourly
4,920Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$130,580
$76,200
10th pct.
$233,660
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$76,200N/A
25th percentile$100,930N/A
50th percentile (median)$130,580N/A
75th percentile$168,400N/A
90th percentile (top earners)$233,660N/A
Mean (average)$141,370N/A

How California Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. California
California (current) $130,580
New Jersey $98,820 -24%
New York $96,940 -26%
Connecticut $87,570 -33%
Michigan $85,340 -35%
Vermont $83,350 -36%
Oregon $83,120 -36%
Maine $82,210 -37%
Massachusetts $82,030 -37%

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Related Occupations in California

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Web and Digital Interface Designers $130,240 27,210
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $131,430 24,190
Industrial Production Managers $129,160 25,380
Construction Managers $129,000 35,790
Engineers, All Other $128,830 26,500
Computer Occupations, All Other $128,750 85,270

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in California?

The mean english language and literature teachers, postsecondary salary in California is $141,370 per year. The median (middle) salary is $130,580 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in California?

Entry-level english language and literature teachers, postsecondarys (10th percentile) in California typically earn around $76,200 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $100,930 per year.

What is the highest English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in California?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in California make approximately $233,660 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $168,400 per year.

How does the California English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary compare to the national average?

The median english language and literature teachers, postsecondary salary in California is $130,580, which is +67% above national average of $78,270.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes