English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington

In Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA), the median pay for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary is $83,500 a year. About 1,220 people work in this job there.

$83,500Median yearly pay
$66,320–$117,790Middle half of workers, yearly
1,220People in this job in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)

That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($78,760). It is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania median ($80,670).

Pay range for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$49,400
25% of workers$66,320
Half of workers (median)$83,500
75% of workers$117,790
90% of workers$127,900

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Harrisburg-Carlisle$103,54090
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre$97,52060
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (this page)$83,5001,220
Reading$83,46090
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton$79,100170
Erie$76,27050
Pittsburgh$76,080480
Johnstown$50,92050

Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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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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.