VA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 25-1123

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Virginia

Median Annual Salary $74,310 -5% below national average (national: $78,270)
$86,810Mean Annual
N/AMedian Hourly
1,780Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$74,310
$42,710
10th pct.
$160,060
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$42,710N/A
25th percentile$52,280N/A
50th percentile (median)$74,310N/A
75th percentile$100,720N/A
90th percentile (top earners)$160,060N/A
Mean (average)$86,810N/A

How Virginia Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Virginia
Virginia (current) $74,310
California $130,580 +76%
New Jersey $98,820 +33%
New York $96,940 +30%
Connecticut $87,570 +18%
Michigan $85,340 +15%
Vermont $83,350 +12%
Oregon $83,120 +12%
Maine $82,210 +11%

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Related Occupations in Virginia

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $74,320 4,750
Interpreters and Translators $74,250 2,610
Physical Therapist Assistants $73,900 3,340
Dietitians and Nutritionists $75,210 1,440
Surveyors $73,380 1,410
Property Appraisers and Assessors $73,050 1,340

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean english language and literature teachers, postsecondary salary in Virginia is $86,810 per year. The median (middle) salary is $74,310 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level english language and literature teachers, postsecondarys (10th percentile) in Virginia typically earn around $42,710 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $52,280 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Virginia make approximately $160,060 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $100,720 per year.

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

The median english language and literature teachers, postsecondary salary in Virginia is $74,310, which is -5% 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