English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Oklahoma

English language and literature teachers, postsecondary in Oklahoma earn the most in Tulsa (average $73,370 a year) and the least in Oklahoma City ($64,480), across the 2 Oklahoma metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the english language and literature teachers, postsecondary average at $59,080 and the median at $53,200 for 500 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $89,580.

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Oklahoma

Tulsa$73,370
Oklahoma City$64,480

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Tulsa	$73,370	$68,340	$56,220	$57,690	89
Oklahoma City	$64,480	$60,300	$47,370	$51,634	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in Oklahoma

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1123.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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