English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$78,270
↑ 27.5% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 27.5% since 2011 ($61,410 → $78,270)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $78,270
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+0.7%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -13%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,270 | +0.2% |
| 2023 | $78,130 | +5.2% |
| 2022 | $74,280 | -2.2% |
| 2021 | $75,930 | +10.0% |
| 2020 | $69,000 | +0.7% |
| 2019 | $68,490 | +2.9% |
| 2018 | $66,590 | +2.6% |
| 2017 | $64,910 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | $63,730 | +2.8% |
| 2015 | $61,990 | +3.0% |
| 2014 | $60,160 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | $60,920 | +1.5% |
| 2012 | $60,040 | -2.2% |
| 2011 | $61,410 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.