The median annual wage for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $79,360 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $94,310.
Pay spans roughly $49,050 at the 10th percentile to $163,700 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 1,070 people work as english language and literature teachers, postsecondary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $79,360 |
| Mean (annual) | $94,310 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $49,050 |
| 90th percentile | $163,700 |
| Employment | 1,070 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.