English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Rhode Island

In Rhode Island, the median pay for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary is $79,190 a year. About 540 people work in this job there.

$79,190Median yearly pay
$79,190–$102,290Middle half of workers, yearly
540People in this job in Rhode Island

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($78,760). Rhode Island ranks 20th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary in Rhode Island

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$64,700
25% of workers$79,190
Half of workers (median)$79,190
75% of workers$102,290
90% of workers$129,890

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Rhode Island metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Providence-Warwick$79,190640

Rhode Island 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)

Other job titles for this job

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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.