English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
In Madison, WI, english language and literature teachers, postsecondaries earn $104,190 at the median. The range runs from $58K at the entry level to $166K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 97.29), that's roughly $107,092 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,168/month, or 17.7% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $104K get you in Madison?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Madison’s Regional Price Parity (97.29). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Madison
Madison sits well above the national pay line for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary, local pay runs about 32% higher than the U.S. median of $79K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,168/month, 18.2% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 97.29) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Madison offers a genuinely strong financial position for english language and literature teachers, postsecondarys at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for english language and literature teachers, postsecondaries in metros near Madison, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $85K | $88K |
| Peoria | $78K | $85K |
| Mankato | $76K | $83K |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $79K | $76K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Madison, WI
Entry-level english language and literature teachers, postsecondaries (10th percentile) start around $58K. Mid-career wages sit at $104K. Top earners bring in $166K or more, a $108K spread from bottom to top.
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $130K | +66% | 5,460 |
| New Hampshire | $99K | +25% | 230 |
| Connecticut | $97K | +24% | 940 |
| Delaware | $97K | +23% | N/A |
| Oregon | $92K | +17% | 960 |
| Michigan | $90K | +15% | 1,730 |
| Vermont | $87K | +10% | 170 |
| Nevada | $86K | +9% | 280 |
| New York | $85K | +8% | 6,110 |
| Maine | $84K | +7% | 230 |
| Minnesota | $84K | +7% | 920 |
| Massachusetts | $84K | +7% | 2,900 |
| Maryland | $84K | +6% | 830 |
| Alaska | $83K | +5% | 90 |
| District of Columbia | $82K | +4% | 410 |
| Wisconsin | $81K | +3% | 840 |
| Pennsylvania | $81K | +2% | 2,530 |
| Washington | $80K | +1% | 1,000 |
| Iowa | $80K | +1% | 510 |
| Rhode Island | $79K | +1% | 540 |
| Texas | $79K | +0% | 4,310 |
| New Jersey | $79K | +0% | 1,950 |
| Nebraska | $78K | -0% | 500 |
| Illinois | $78K | -2% | 2,570 |
| Arizona | $77K | -2% | 870 |
| Utah | $73K | -7% | 420 |
| Montana | $73K | -7% | 130 |
| Missouri | $73K | -7% | 1,040 |
| Colorado | $73K | -7% | 1,220 |
| Indiana | $69K | -12% | 1,000 |
| Virginia | $67K | -15% | 1,810 |
| New Mexico | $66K | -16% | 230 |
| Georgia | $66K | -17% | 1,140 |
| Ohio | $65K | -17% | 2,240 |
| Kentucky | $65K | -17% | 540 |
| South Carolina | $64K | -18% | 840 |
| Tennessee | $64K | -18% | 1,150 |
| North Dakota | $64K | -19% | 120 |
| North Carolina | $63K | -20% | 2,140 |
| West Virginia | $63K | -20% | 250 |
| South Dakota | $63K | -20% | 110 |
| Alabama | $63K | -20% | 1,040 |
| Kansas | $62K | -21% | 460 |
| Wyoming | $62K | -21% | 140 |
| Mississippi | $61K | -23% | 530 |
| Louisiana | $60K | -23% | 430 |
| Florida | $60K | -24% | 2,480 |
| Arkansas | $57K | -28% | 320 |
| Oklahoma | $53K | -32% | 500 |
Showing 1–10 of 49 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a english language and literature teachers, postsecondary afford a 2BR apartment alone in Madison?
Yes — at the median salary of $104K, rent takes 18.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,168/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for english language and literature teachers, postsecondaries in Madison?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new english language and literature teachers, postsecondaries typically earn — is $58K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,475/month. At HUD’s $1,168/month FMR, rent would take 34% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is english language and literature teachers, postsecondary a high-paying job in Madison?
Local pay is 32% above the national median — $104K here vs. $79K nationally.
How does Madison compare to the national average for english language and literature teachers, postsecondaries?
Madison pays $104K median vs. the U.S. average of $79K — that’s +32%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 97.29), the purchasing-power equivalent is $107K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do english language and literature teachers, postsecondaries make in Madison, WI?
The median is $104,190 a year. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $57,920, and experienced english language and literature teachers, postsecondaries can clear $166,230. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $104K enough to live in Madison?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,434/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,168/month, which eats 18.2% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a english language and literature teachers, postsecondary salary go in Madison?
Madison has a Regional Price Parity of 97.29 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median english language and literature teachers, postsecondary salary is worth about $107,092 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do english language and literature teachers, postsecondaries get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.