English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Ohio
$74,050avg. a year
Annual salary · 2,240 employed
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Ohio earn an average of $74,050 a year. That is $15,530 (17%) less than the U.S. average of $89,580. The best-paying metro area is Columbus, OH at $76,000.
$65,140Median pay
$74,050Average yearly
+2%Avg. pay since 2020
#34Of 48 states + D.C.
Top-paying Ohio metro areas
Average pay for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary by metro area. Swipe to see all 8.
1520 jobs
Columbus, OH
$76,000
a year
2190 jobs
Toledo, OH
$75,780
a year
3120 jobs
Akron, OH
$73,340
a year
4400 jobs
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
$71,270
a year
5230 jobs
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH
$70,490
a year
6350 jobs
Cleveland, OH
$69,410
a year
740 jobs
Canton-Massillon, OH
$63,340
a year
870 jobs
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH
$60,390
a year
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English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Ohio, charted
Pay over time
Ohio, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Ohio english language and literature teachers, postsecondary work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
May 2025 · Ohio highlighted · tap a state
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Ohio vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $89,580 | – |
| Ohio | $74,050 | – |
| Michigan | $94,670 | – |
| Pennsylvania | $87,040 | – |
| Indiana | $82,520 | – |
| Kentucky | $70,580 | – |
| West Virginia | $69,180 | – |
Related jobs in Ohio
Average pay, Ohio, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do english language and literature teachers, postsecondary make in Ohio?
The average is $74,050 a year, and the median is $65,140. That is $15,530 (17%) less than the U.S. average of $89,580.
Where in Ohio do they earn the most?
Columbus, OH ($76,000), followed by Toledo, OH ($75,780). The lowest average among 8 metro areas with data is Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH ($60,390).
How does Ohio rank?
Ohio ranks #34 of 49 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-1123. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national english language and literature teachers, postsecondary page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.