English Language and Literature Teachers Salary in Pennsylvania
Also called: English Teachers, Postsecondary
English Language and Literature Teachers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $80,670 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,670
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($78,760)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,530
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,290; the top 10% earn over $122,700. Nationally the range is $48,270 to $137,250.
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English Language and Literature Teachers pay in Pennsylvania
How much do english language and literature teachers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $80,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,290 and the top 10% earn over $122,700. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for english language and literature teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 49 (+2% vs. the national median of $78,760). Living costs are not included.