English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in New York
$104,260avg. a year
Annual salary · 6,110 employed
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in New York earn an average of $104,260 a year. That is $14,680 (16%) more than the U.S. average of $89,580. The best-paying metro area is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $107,730.
$84,850Median pay
$104,260Average yearly
-3%Avg. pay since 2020
#2Of 48 states + D.C.
Top-paying New York metro areas
Average pay for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
15,320 jobs
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
$107,730
a year
2250 jobs
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
$93,280
a year
3360 jobs
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
$91,410
a year
4
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY
$91,330
a year
5250 jobs
Syracuse, NY
$85,140
a year
6170 jobs
Ithaca, NY
$84,130
a year
7300 jobs
Rochester, NY
$82,570
a year
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English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in New York, charted
Pay over time
New York, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where New York english language and literature teachers, postsecondary work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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New York vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $89,580 | – |
| New York | $104,260 | – |
| Massachusetts | $103,940 | – |
| Connecticut | $98,200 | – |
| Vermont | $95,840 | – |
| New Jersey | $88,440 | – |
| Pennsylvania | $87,040 | – |
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Average pay, New York, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do english language and literature teachers, postsecondary make in New York?
The average is $104,260 a year, and the median is $84,850. That is $14,680 (16%) more than the U.S. average of $89,580.
Where in New York do they earn the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($107,730), followed by Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY ($93,280). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Rochester, NY ($82,570).
How does New York rank?
New York ranks #2 of 49 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-1123. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national english language and literature teachers, postsecondary page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.