English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary is $82,080 a year. About 1,030 people work in this job there.

$82,080Median yearly pay
$62,590–$103,570Middle half of workers, yearly
1,030People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($78,760). It is about the same as the District of Columbia median ($82,300).

Pay range for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$47,490
25% of workers$62,590
Half of workers (median)$82,080
75% of workers$103,570
90% of workers$140,940

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$82,0801,030

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (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.