DOL Median (Texas)
$53,279
vs National
-8.9%
National: $58,496BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$57,475
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$53,279
-8.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$58,496
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Texas earns $53,279 in nominal terms, which is 8.9% below the national average of $58,496. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $57,475 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Texas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M International University | $86,909 | 7 |
| University of North Texas | $71,500 | 3 |
| Southern Methodist University | $67,000 | 1 |
| Baylor University | $62,800 | 1 |
| University of Houston | $62,424 | 3 |
| Texas A&M University | $60,003 | 12 |
| University of Texas at San Antonio | $60,000 | 2 |
| Texas Tech University | $58,563 | 10 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY | $58,000 | 1 |
| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - SAN ANTONIO | $55,000 | 2 |
| MCLENNAN COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT | $54,524 | 1 |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | $53,947 | 4 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $52,841 | 2 |
| University of Houston System | $51,020 | 8 |
| TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY - SAN MARCOS | $50,000 | 1 |
| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE, PART OF TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYS. | $50,000 | 1 |
| Texas A&M University-Kingsville | $49,500 | 1 |
| THE VICTORIA COLLEGE | $47,260 | 1 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | $45,000 | 1 |
| Texas State University | $44,203 | 2 |
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Top-Paying Metros for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Tempe, AR · $250,000New Haven, CO · $214,300ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, NY · $150,000St. Louis, MO · $121,300Charlottesville, VA · $114,100Top-Paying Roles in Texas
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How much does a English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary make in Texas?
The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Texas is $53,279 based on 44 DOL filings.
Is Texas a good place to work as a English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary?
A English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Texas earns 8.9% less than the national median of $58,496, or $57,475 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.