English Language and Literature Teachers Salary in District of Columbia
Also called: English Teachers, Postsecondary
English Language and Literature Teachers in District of Columbia earn a median of $82,300 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,300
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($78,760)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,590; the top 10% earn over $138,270. Nationally the range is $48,270 to $137,250.
States ranked near District of Columbia
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- History Teachers, Postsecondary$85,550 median in District of Columbia
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$80,810 median in District of Columbia
English Language and Literature Teachers pay in District of Columbia
How much do english language and literature teachers make in District of Columbia?
The median is $82,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,590 and the top 10% earn over $138,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for english language and literature teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 49 (+4% vs. the national median of $78,760). Living costs are not included.