SOC 25-1123 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary — Orlando
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL · 6 metro areas compared
At $58,230, this is one of the lower medians recorded for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary, 26.1% beneath the national figure of $78,760.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $58,230, this is one of the lower medians recorded for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary, 26.1% beneath the national figure of $78,760. Pay ranges from under $46,620 at the tenth percentile to more than $78,850 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $58,010 to $78,530.
Employment stands at 430, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Deltona records the highest median at $63,320. Of the 609 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 287th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,620 | −40.8% |
| 25th | $58,010 | −26.3% |
| Median (50th) | $58,230 | −26.1% |
| 75th | $78,530 | −0.3% |
| 90th | $78,850 | +0.1% |
| Mean | $63,260 | −19.7% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deltona | $63,320 | 50 | |
| 2 | Lakeland | $62,540 | 80 | |
| 3 | Miami | $62,020 | 570 | |
| 4 | North Port | $60,420 | 40 | |
| 5 | Tampa | $59,740 | 290 | |
| 6 | Jacksonville | $58,180 | 190 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Orlando run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $58,230 buys what $56,315 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 28.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,230as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,315US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,230 a year, 26.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,620 to $78,850 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 430 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Deltona, at $63,320.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Orlando, FL?
The median annual wage is $58,230, 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 Orlando, FL is 26.1% 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 Orlando, FL earns more than $78,850 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,620 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 Deltona, at $63,320 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 430 jobs in this occupation in Orlando, FL. 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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