The median annual wage for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in California is $130,580 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $141,370.
Pay spans roughly $76,200 at the 10th percentile to $233,660 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 4,920 people work as english language and literature teachers, postsecondary in California.
| Median (annual) | $130,580 |
| Mean (annual) | $141,370 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $76,200 |
| 90th percentile | $233,660 |
| Employment | 4,920 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.