SOC 25-1123 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary — Sacramento
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Sacramento, CA is $128,160 per year, well above the national median of $78,760.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Sacramento, CA is $128,160 per year, well above the national median of $78,760. The gap of 62.7% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $79,330 at the tenth percentile to more than $168,370 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $104,600 to $130,490.
Employment stands at 370, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. San Francisco leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $165,090. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 88th of 648 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,330 | +0.7% |
| 25th | $104,600 | +32.8% |
| Median (50th) | $128,160 | +62.7% |
| 75th | $130,490 | +65.7% |
| 90th | $168,370 | +113.8% |
| Mean | $126,870 | +61.1% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $165,090 | 610 | |
| 2 | Riverside | $160,050 | 480 | |
| 3 | Fresno | $137,730 | 200 | |
| 4 | San Diego | $132,500 | 500 | |
| 5 | Bakersfield | $132,230 | 50 | |
| 6 | Los Angeles | $128,810 | 2,150 | |
| 7 | San Jose | $107,770 | 290 | |
| 8 | Santa Maria | $99,850 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sacramento run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $128,160 buys what $115,772 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 47.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$128,160as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$115,772US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $128,160 a year, 62.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $79,330 to $168,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 370 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Francisco, at $165,090.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Sacramento, CA?
The median annual wage is $128,160, 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 Sacramento, CA is 62.7% 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 Sacramento, CA earns more than $168,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $79,330 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 San Francisco, at $165,090 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 370 jobs in this occupation in Sacramento, CA. 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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