English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary
in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Middle 50%
- $66,320–$117,790
- vs U.S. median
- +6%
- Metro rank
- #21 of 58
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro earn a median of $83,500 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,220 jobs (May 2025). That is 6% above the U.S. median of $78,760 and 4% above the PA statewide median of $80,670. It ranks #21 of 58 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,220 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in other PA metros
1 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | $76,080 |
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Questions
What is the average English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Philadelphia?
The BLS median is $83,500 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,220 jobs pay between $66,320 and $117,790. The 10th percentile is $49,400 and the 90th is $127,900.
Is Philadelphia a high-paying metro for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary?
That is 6% above the U.S. median of $78,760 and 4% above the PA statewide median of $80,670. It ranks #21 of 58 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.