English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Minnesota

In Minnesota, the median pay for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary is $84,200 a year. About 920 people work in this job there.

$84,200Median yearly pay

$76,150–$98,340Middle half of workers, yearly

920People in this job in Minnesota

That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($78,760). Minnesota ranks 11th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$56,640
25% of workers	$76,150
Half of workers (median)	$84,200
75% of workers	$98,340
90% of workers	$127,160

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

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington	$84,250	520
St. Cloud	$84,240	50
Duluth	$76,150	100
Mankato	$75,530	0

Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (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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Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,880
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,640
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,570

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.