Find jobsGet started

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, the median pay for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary is $80,800 a year. About 840 people work in this job there.

$80,800Median yearly pay
$66,330–$101,350Middle half of workers, yearly
840People in this job in Wisconsin

That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($78,760). Wisconsin ranks 16th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$60,540
25% of workers$66,330
Half of workers (median)$80,800
75% of workers$101,350
90% of workers$127,910

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Madison$104,190150
Milwaukee-Waukesha$85,180370

Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Wisconsin

JobMedian yearly pay
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$77,560
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$74,790
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$78,780
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$81,500
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$96,680
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$84,700
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$78,920
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$80,480

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

Open english language and literature teachers, postsecondary jobs on JAI Bot

No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.

Hiring english language and literature teachers, postsecondary? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.

Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any job
Add this pay figure to your website (free)

Career sites, schools and workforce boards can show this typical pay on their own pages. Copy this code into your page:

<div data-jaibot-pay></div>
<script src="https://www.jaibot.ai/widget/pay/english-language-and-literature-teachers-postsecondary/wisconsin.js" async></script>

It updates by itself when new government figures come out.

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.