English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Virginia

In Virginia, the median pay for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary is $67,330 a year. About 1,810 people work in this job there.

$67,330Median yearly pay
$54,480–$98,070Middle half of workers, yearly
1,810People in this job in Virginia

That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($78,760). Virginia ranks 31st of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$43,250
25% of workers$54,480
Half of workers (median)$67,330
75% of workers$98,070
90% of workers$135,710

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Harrisonburg$79,84050
Richmond$65,870210
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk$65,070340
Roanoke$60,68070

Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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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History Teachers, Postsecondary$85,910
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$85,310
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$106,880
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$103,860

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.