SOC 25-1123 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary — Birmingham
Birmingham, AL · 4 metro areas compared
In Birmingham, AL the median wage is $65,740.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Birmingham, AL the median wage is $65,740. That is 16.5% lower than the national median of $78,760. Pay ranges from under $50,030 at the tenth percentile to more than $96,810 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $62,270 to $77,180.
Employment stands at 160, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Montgomery records the highest median at $64,900. Of the 489 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 159th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,030 | −36.5% |
| 25th | $62,270 | −20.9% |
| Median (50th) | $65,740 | −16.5% |
| 75th | $77,180 | −2.0% |
| 90th | $96,810 | +22.9% |
| Mean | $71,230 | −9.6% |
Other metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montgomery | $64,900 | 100 | |
| 2 | Auburn | $64,410 | 100 | |
| 3 | Tuscaloosa | $61,430 | 130 | |
| 4 | Mobile | $59,710 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Birmingham run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $65,740 goes as far as $74,032 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$65,740as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$74,032US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $65,740 a year, 16.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,030 to $96,810 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Montgomery, at $64,900.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Birmingham, AL?
The median annual wage is $65,740, 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 Birmingham, AL is 16.5% 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 Birmingham, AL earns more than $96,810 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,030 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 Montgomery, at $64,900 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Birmingham, AL. 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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