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English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$134,950
+50.5% vs national
Hourly Wage
N/A
 
10th Percentile
$62,360
Entry level
90th Percentile
$216,190
Senior level
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Salary Range

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondarys in California earn between $62,360 and $216,190, with a mean of $134,950. The national average for this role is $89,644.

$134,950 mean
10th Percentile$62,36090th Percentile$216,190

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$134,950
National Average$89,644
New York$104,260
Massachusetts$103,940
Oregon$101,490
New Hampshire$99,470
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.