English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in California

In California, the median pay for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary is $130,490 a year. About 5,460 people work in this job there.

$130,490Median yearly pay

$95,900–$167,640Middle half of workers, yearly

5,460People in this job in California

That is 66% higher than the U.S. median ($78,760). California ranks 1st of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary in California

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$62,360
25% of workers	$95,900
Half of workers (median)	$130,490
75% of workers	$167,640
90% of workers	$216,190

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in California metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont	$165,090	610
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario	$160,050	480
Fresno	$137,730	200
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad	$132,500	500
Bakersfield-Delano	$132,230	50
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim	$128,810	2,150
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom	$128,160	370
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara	$107,770	290
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara	$99,850	100

California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary

Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
Job outlook: 0% over ten years, little or no change · about 4,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in California

Job	Median yearly pay
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,410
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$135,000
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$111,850
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,860
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,820
History Teachers, Postsecondary	$127,170
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$127,680
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,220

Other job titles for this job

Humanities ProfessorAdjunct English InstructorAdjunct Writing InstructorChildren S Literature ProfessorClassics TeacherComposition InstructorComposition ProfessorComposition TeacherContemporary English Literature ProfessorCreative Writing English ProfessorCreative Writing ProfessorCreative Writing Teacher

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.