South Dakota

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$65,870
-26.5% vs national
Hourly Wage
N/A
 
10th Percentile
$49,200
Entry level
90th Percentile
$85,340
Senior level
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Salary Range

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondarys in South Dakota earn between $49,200 and $85,340, with a mean of $65,870. The national average for this role is $89,644.

$65,870 mean
10th Percentile$49,20090th Percentile$85,340

How South Dakota Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Dakota$65,870
National Average$89,644
California$134,950
New York$104,260
Massachusetts$103,940
Oregon$101,490
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Data Source

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