English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim

In Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim (CA), the median pay for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary is $128,810 a year. About 2,150 people work in this job there.

$128,810Median yearly pay
$79,720–$158,440Middle half of workers, yearly
2,150People in this job in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim (CA)

That is 64% higher than the U.S. median ($78,760). It is about the same as the California median ($130,490).

Pay range for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim (CA)

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$61,430
25% of workers$79,720
Half of workers (median)$128,810
75% of workers$158,440
90% of workers$208,310

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont$165,090610
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario$160,050480
Fresno$137,730200
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad$132,500500
Bakersfield-Delano$132,23050
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim (this page)$128,8102,150
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom$128,160370
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara$107,770290
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara$99,850100

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)

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Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$91,490
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Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$79,680
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$128,470
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$101,980
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$132,920

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.