English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in North Carolina

In North Carolina, the median pay for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary is $63,370 a year. About 2,140 people work in this job there.

$63,370Median yearly pay

$51,160–$78,590Middle half of workers, yearly

2,140People in this job in North Carolina

That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($78,760). North Carolina ranks 39th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary in North Carolina

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$42,620
25% of workers	$51,160
Half of workers (median)	$63,370
75% of workers	$78,590
90% of workers	$99,810

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in North Carolina metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Wilmington	$83,910	110
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton	$67,000	40
Durham-Chapel Hill	$64,140	210
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia	$60,820	370
Raleigh-Cary	$52,840	270
Asheville	$52,750	80

North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina

Job	Median yearly pay
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$73,800
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$70,050
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$65,850
History Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,070
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$63,900
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,340
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,470
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,430

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.