English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Minnesota

English language and literature teachers, postsecondary in Minnesota earn the most in St. Cloud (average $90,500 a year) and the least in Duluth ($71,890), across the 4 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the english language and literature teachers, postsecondary average at $86,950 and the median at $84,200 for 920 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $89,580.

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Minnesota

St. Cloud$90,500
Minneapolis$89,050
Mankato$83,530
Duluth$71,890

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
St. Cloud	$90,500	$84,240	$83,600	$67,866	88
Minneapolis	$89,050	$84,250	$78,720	$66,945	105
Mankato	$83,530	$75,530	$65,030	$63,437	91
Duluth	$71,890	$76,150	$55,070	$56,040	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. 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

More about pay in Minnesota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1123.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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