English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Pennsylvania
$87,040avg. a year
Annual salary · 2,530 employed
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Pennsylvania earn an average of $87,040 a year. That is $2,540 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $89,580. The best-paying metro area is Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA at $97,580.
$80,670Median pay
$87,040Average yearly
+13%Avg. pay since 2020
#18Of 48 states + D.C.
Top-paying Pennsylvania metro areas
Average pay for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary by metro area. Swipe to see all 8.
190 jobs
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
$97,580
a year
260 jobs
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
$94,360
a year
31,220 jobs
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
$91,680
a year
4170 jobs
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
$83,650
a year
590 jobs
Reading, PA
$83,510
a year
650 jobs
Erie, PA
$82,370
a year
7480 jobs
Pittsburgh, PA
$82,250
a year
850 jobs
Johnstown, PA
$60,510
a year
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English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Pennsylvania, charted
Pay over time
Pennsylvania, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Pennsylvania english language and literature teachers, postsecondary work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Pennsylvania vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $89,580 | – |
| Pennsylvania | $87,040 | – |
| New York | $104,260 | – |
| Delaware | $99,090 | – |
| Maryland | $93,770 | – |
| New Jersey | $88,440 | – |
| Ohio | $74,050 | – |
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Average pay, Pennsylvania, May 2025
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Questions and answers
How much do english language and literature teachers, postsecondary make in Pennsylvania?
The average is $87,040 a year, and the median is $80,670. That is $2,540 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $89,580.
Where in Pennsylvania do they earn the most?
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA ($97,580), followed by Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA ($94,360). The lowest average among 8 metro areas with data is Johnstown, PA ($60,510).
How does Pennsylvania rank?
Pennsylvania ranks #18 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.