English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Connecticut

In Connecticut, the median pay for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary is $97,310 a year. About 940 people work in this job there.

$97,310Median yearly pay
$73,600–$106,090Middle half of workers, yearly
940People in this job in Connecticut

That is 24% higher than the U.S. median ($78,760). Connecticut ranks 3rd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$60,240
25% of workers$73,600
Half of workers (median)$97,310
75% of workers$106,090
90% of workers$131,520

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury$101,5200
Waterbury-Shelton$99,14040
New Haven$98,560280
Norwich-New London-Willimantic$97,31050
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford$85,050390

Connecticut 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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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.