English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Ohio

In Ohio, the median pay for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary is $65,140 a year. About 2,240 people work in this job there.

$65,140Median yearly pay
$56,980–$93,600Middle half of workers, yearly
2,240People in this job in Ohio

That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($78,760). Ohio ranks 34th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$46,840
25% of workers$56,980
Half of workers (median)$65,140
75% of workers$93,600
90% of workers$104,370

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Canton-Massillon$67,87040
Akron$66,040120
Toledo$65,150190
Columbus$63,590520
Cincinnati$62,770400
Cleveland$61,160350
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$59,930230

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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)

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Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$77,010
History Teachers, Postsecondary$81,080
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$79,690
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$74,720

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.