SOC 25-1123 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary — Mankato
Mankato, MN · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Mankato, MN is $75,530 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 Mankato, MN is $75,530 per year, close to the national median of $78,760 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $65,030 and $95,050. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $49,180 and the ninetieth at $136,710.
Within the state, Minneapolis records the highest median at $84,250. Of the 246 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 84th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,180 | −37.6% |
| 25th | $65,030 | −17.4% |
| Median (50th) | $75,530 | −4.1% |
| 75th | $95,050 | +20.7% |
| 90th | $136,710 | +73.6% |
| Mean | $83,530 | +6.1% |
Other metro areas in Minnesota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis | $84,250 | 520 | |
| 2 | St. Cloud | $84,240 | 50 | |
| 3 | Duluth | $76,150 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Mankato sit close to the national average, so $75,530 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$75,530as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$76,602US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $75,530 a year, 4.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,180 to $136,710 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Minneapolis, at $84,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Mankato, MN?
The median annual wage is $75,530, 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 Mankato, MN is 4.1% 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 Mankato, MN earns more than $136,710 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,180 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 Minneapolis, at $84,250 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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