NC · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 25-1123

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in North Carolina

Median Annual Salary $62,190 -21% below national average (national: $78,270)
$66,770Mean Annual
N/AMedian Hourly
2,180Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$62,190
$44,360
10th pct.
$100,200
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$44,360N/A
25th percentile$50,360N/A
50th percentile (median)$62,190N/A
75th percentile$78,440N/A
90th percentile (top earners)$100,200N/A
Mean (average)$66,770N/A

How North Carolina Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. North Carolina
North Carolina (current) $62,190
California $130,580 +110%
New Jersey $98,820 +59%
New York $96,940 +56%
Connecticut $87,570 +41%
Michigan $85,340 +37%
Vermont $83,350 +34%
Oregon $83,120 +34%
Maine $82,210 +32%

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean english language and literature teachers, postsecondary salary in North Carolina is $66,770 per year. The median (middle) salary is $62,190 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level english language and literature teachers, postsecondarys (10th percentile) in North Carolina typically earn around $44,360 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $50,360 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in North Carolina make approximately $100,200 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $78,440 per year.

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

The median english language and literature teachers, postsecondary salary in North Carolina is $62,190, which is -21% below 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