English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in West Virginia

In West Virginia we have BLS pay data for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary in Huntington only, where the average is $60,390 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the english language and literature teachers, postsecondary average at $69,180 and the median at $63,280 for 250 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $89,580.

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

Huntington$60,390

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Huntington	$60,390	$58,620	$43,860	$48,821	88

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 West Virginia

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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