English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in New York

In New York, the median pay for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary is $84,850 a year. About 6,110 people work in this job there.

$84,850Median yearly pay
$66,260–$122,980Middle half of workers, yearly
6,110People in this job in New York

That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($78,760). New York ranks 9th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary in New York

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$52,220
25% of workers$66,260
Half of workers (median)$84,850
75% of workers$122,980
90% of workers$173,580

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in New York metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
New York-Newark-Jersey City$96,4305,320
Albany-Schenectady-Troy$81,040250
Buffalo-Cheektowaga$80,680360
Syracuse$79,220250
Ithaca$78,440170
Rochester$78,200300
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh$77,4100

New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New York

JobMedian yearly pay
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$98,850
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$82,020
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$84,690
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$92,050
History Teachers, Postsecondary$100,400
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$101,800
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$95,120
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$97,540

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.