English Language and Literature Teachers Salary in Massachusetts
Also called: English Teachers, Postsecondary
English Language and Literature Teachers in Massachusetts earn a median of $83,980 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,980
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($78,760)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,900
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,050; the top 10% earn over $175,580. Nationally the range is $48,270 to $137,250.
States ranked near Massachusetts
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- History Teachers, Postsecondary$104,900 median in Massachusetts
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$79,980 median in Massachusetts
English Language and Literature Teachers pay in Massachusetts
How much do english language and literature teachers make in Massachusetts?
The median is $83,980 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,050 and the top 10% earn over $175,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for english language and literature teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 49 (+7% vs. the national median of $78,760). Living costs are not included.