SOC 25-1123 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary — Delaware
Delaware
Median pay for this occupation in Delaware comes to $97,100 a year, ahead of the national median of $78,760 by 23.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Delaware comes to $97,100 a year, ahead of the national median of $78,760 by 23.3%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $79,580 and $117,950. The lowest tenth earn under $63,970, while the highest tenth earn more than $124,580.
Among the 49 states with published data for this occupation, Delaware ranks 4th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 105th of 517 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,970 | −18.8% |
| 25th | $79,580 | +1.0% |
| Median (50th) | $97,100 | +23.3% |
| 75th | $117,950 | +49.8% |
| 90th | $124,580 | +58.2% |
| Mean | $99,090 | +25.8% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Delaware sit close to the national average, so $97,100 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$97,100as reported by BLSLocal price level
99.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$97,295US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $97,100 a year, 23.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $63,970 to $124,580 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 4th of 49 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Delaware?
The median annual wage is $97,100, 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 Delaware is 23.3% higher. 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 Delaware earns more than $124,580 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $63,970 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.
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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