The median annual wage for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA is $121,400 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $131,390.
Pay spans roughly $76,730 at the 10th percentile to $201,250 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 310 people work as english language and literature teachers, postsecondary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA.
| Median (annual) | $121,400 |
| Mean (annual) | $131,390 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $76,730 |
| 90th percentile | $201,250 |
| Employment | 310 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.