English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Career

Job Description: Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.


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English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$76,140

Median Hourly Wage

$36.61*

Total Employed Nationally

71,270


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.