SOC 25-1123 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary — Kiryas Joel
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY · 6 metro areas compared
At $77,410, median pay for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Kiryas Joel, NY tracks the national median of $78,760 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $77,410, median pay for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Kiryas Joel, NY tracks the national median of $78,760 closely. Pay ranges from under $37,780 at the tenth percentile to more than $138,990 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $77,410 to $107,720.
Within the state, New York records the highest median at $96,430. Of the 454 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 157th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,780 | −52.0% |
| 25th | $77,410 | −1.7% |
| Median (50th) | $77,410 | −1.7% |
| 75th | $107,720 | +36.8% |
| 90th | $138,990 | +76.5% |
| Mean | $91,330 | +16.0% |
Other metro areas in New York
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kiryas Joel run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $77,410 buys what $71,742 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$77,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$71,742US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,410 a year, 1.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,780 to $138,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New York, at $96,430.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Kiryas Joel, NY?
The median annual wage is $77,410, 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 Kiryas Joel, NY is 1.7% 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 Kiryas Joel, NY earns more than $138,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,780 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 New York, at $96,430 per year.
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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