SOC 25-1123 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary — Amarillo
Amarillo, TX · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Amarillo, TX is $76,840 per year, close to the national median of $78,760 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Amarillo, TX is $76,840 per year, close to the national median of $78,760 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $50,490 at the tenth percentile to more than $101,540 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $63,990 to $81,390.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.5 of every thousand jobs. McAllen leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $114,010. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 71st of 337 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,490 | −35.9% |
| 25th | $63,990 | −18.8% |
| Median (50th) | $76,840 | −2.4% |
| 75th | $81,390 | +3.3% |
| 90th | $101,540 | +28.9% |
| Mean | $76,770 | −2.5% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McAllen | $114,010 | 70 | |
| 2 | Houston | $102,500 | 940 | |
| 3 | Dallas | $81,570 | 920 | |
| 4 | College Station | $79,140 | 140 | |
| 5 | Austin | $78,920 | 460 | |
| 6 | Abilene | $73,670 | 40 | |
| 7 | El Paso | $66,710 | 200 | |
| 8 | Killeen | $64,280 | 40 | |
| 9 | San Antonio | $61,940 | 260 | |
| 10 | Lubbock | $60,270 | 160 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Amarillo run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $76,840 goes as far as $79,135 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$76,840as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$79,135US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,840 a year, 2.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,490 to $101,540 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is McAllen, at $114,010.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Amarillo, TX?
The median annual wage is $76,840, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $78,760, so pay in Amarillo, TX is 2.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Amarillo, TX earns more than $101,540 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,490 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in McAllen, at $114,010 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Amarillo, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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