English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary
in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Middle 50%
- $71,940–$116,340
- vs U.S. median
- +17%
- Metro rank
- #14 of 58
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro earn a median of $91,870 a year, based on BLS estimates for 640 jobs (May 2025). That is 17% above the U.S. median of $78,760 and in line with the OR statewide median of $91,870. It ranks #14 of 58 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE640 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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What is the average English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Portland?
The BLS median is $91,870 a year (May 2025). Half of the 640 jobs pay between $71,940 and $116,340. The 10th percentile is $57,740 and the 90th is $162,310.
Is Portland a high-paying metro for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary?
That is 17% above the U.S. median of $78,760 and in line with the OR statewide median of $91,870. It ranks #14 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.