English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Houston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,330 a year or less, while the top 10% make $166,070 or more. The middle half of english language and literature teachers, postsecondary in Houston earn between $76,700 and $130,310.
- $60K10th
- $77K25th
- $102KMedian
- $130K75th
- $166K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $106,440 | $8,870 | — |
| Median | $102,500 | $8,542 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,700 | $6,392 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $130,310 | $10,859 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Houston vs. Texas and the U.S.
English language and literature teachers, postsecondary in Houston earn 23% more than the Texas average ($86,400) and 19% more than the U.S. average ($89,580). At the median the gap is +30% against the U.S. median of $78,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $106,440 | $102,500 | $60,330 | $166,070 | 940 |
| Texas | $86,400 | $78,900 | $46,840 | $130,870 | 4,310 |
| United States | $89,580 | $78,760 | $48,270 | $137,250 | 57,720 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Houston
On the average salary of $106,440, a single filer in Houston takes home about $83,711 a year, or $6,976 a month and $3,220 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Houston a good place for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Houston area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.6), so the average $106,440 buys what about $107,920 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Houston ($49,410). A typical home costs $308,306, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other Texas cities
Houston ranks 2nd of 11 Texas metro areas for this job; McAllen pays the most ($122,080).
All English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salaries in Texas
Highest-paying cities for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($167,930).
- San Francisco, CA$167,930
- Riverside, CA$161,950
- Fresno, CA$143,960
- San Diego, CA$137,240
- Bakersfield, CA$134,280
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city
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English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Houston: questions
What is the entry-level english language and literature teachers, postsecondary salary in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,330 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,700, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the english language and literature teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in Houston?
About $83,711 a year ($6,976 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $106,440. Texas has no state income tax.
Do english language and literature teachers, postsecondary earn more in Houston than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% more than the U.S. average for this job ($89,580).
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; area Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX (26420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.77, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.77).
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