English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary — Job Outlook

Employment of english language and literature teachers, postsecondary is projected to show little or no change from 2024 to 2034. This is slower than the average for all occupations.

About 5,100 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.

The median annual wage for this occupation was $78,270 as of the latest data. About 59,590 people were employed in this role.