English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Michigan

In Michigan, the median pay for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary is $90,240 a year. About 1,730 people work in this job there.

$90,240Median yearly pay
$64,910–$127,540Middle half of workers, yearly
1,730People in this job in Michigan

That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($78,760). Michigan ranks 6th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$50,770
25% of workers$64,910
Half of workers (median)$90,240
75% of workers$127,540
90% of workers$137,400

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Ann Arbor$137,400350
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn$104,070420
Lansing-East Lansing$84,790270
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood$78,260220

Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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 Michigan

JobMedian yearly pay
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$82,990
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$79,910
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$87,670
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$89,610
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$83,190
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$108,970
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$111,190
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$127,230

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.