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How to become english language and literature teachers, postsecondaryeducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Education Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$78,760
25th–75th pct. $60,900–$103,130
Top pay (est.)
$178,400
Top 10% $137,250
Pay in 5 years
$90,500est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$104,000est.
$89,400–$120,700
Outlook score
50/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
48%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+0.0%
4,500 openings / yr

How to become english language and literature teachers, postsecondary

Typical education
Doctoral or professional degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Key skills

Learning Strategies
5.0
Reading Comprehension
5.0
Writing
4.9
Speaking
4.8
Instructing
4.4
Active Listening
4.2
Active Learning
4.0
Critical Thinking
4.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

English Language
6.5
Education and Training
5.7
Philosophy and Theology
5.6
Communications and Media
5.1
History and Archeology
4.7
Sociology and Anthropology
4.6
Computers and Electronics
4.2
Customer and Personal Service
4.1

What the work involves

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for OthersTraining and Teaching OthersOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkThinking CreativelyMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleScheduling Work and Activities

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionSpeech ClarityFluency of Ideas

Education of workers

Doctoral degree
58%
Master's degree
30%
Less than high school
10%
Post-master's certificate
1%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
44%
None / short demo
37%
3–6 months
13%
4–10 years
4%
1–3 months
2%

Related work experience

4–6 years
27%
2–4 years
26%
6–8 years
20%
Over 10 years
10%
8–10 years
10%
None
4%
1–2 years
2%
6–12 months
2%

Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as english language and literature teachers, postsecondary

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.