SOC 25-1123 · Connecticut

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Connecticut

English language and literature teachers, postsecondary in Connecticut earn the most in New Haven (average $102,450 a year) and the least in Waterbury ($89,480), across the 5 Connecticut metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the english language and literature teachers, postsecondary average at $98,200 and the median at $97,310 for 940 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $89,580.

$102Khighest: New Haven
$89Klowest: Waterbury
760jobs in these metros
5metro areas
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English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Connecticut

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

CityAverageMedian25th pct.Take-home*Cost of living
New Haven$102,450$98,560$78,740$75,757105
Hartford$99,060$85,050$62,880$73,595103
Norwich$96,010$97,310$76,300$71,642100
Bridgeport$92,660$101,520$77,540$69,470107
Waterbury$89,480$99,140$64,990$67,433100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Connecticut tax is computed with the Department of Revenue Services' 2026 withholding rules (exemption, credit and recapture tables). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

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