English Teachers vs Language Teachers (Postsecondary)
Median pay is about the same for both. The usual entry education is doctoral for English Teachers and master's for Language Teachers (Postsecondary).
marks the higher pay or growth. Education, difficulty and the AI rows depend on what you want, so they are not marked.
| Measure | English Teachers | Language Teachers (Postsecondary) |
|---|---|---|
| Pay | ||
| Median pay | $78,760, higher | $78,620 |
| Entry pay 25th percentile | $60,900 | $61,620, higher |
| Experienced pay 75th percentile | $103,130 | $103,850, higher |
| Outlook, 2025 to 2035 | ||
| Projected growth | 0.0% Stable | +2.2% Growing, higher |
| Openings a year | 4,500 | 8,000 |
| Getting in | ||
| Typical education | Doctoral | Master's |
| Difficulty modeled | 3.4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 |
| AI | ||
| Displacement risk modeled | Very high | not modeled |
| AI exposure modeled, percentile | 94th pct | 38th pct |
Skills
Both lean on the same top skills: reading comprehension, writing, speaking, active listening, learning strategies, active learning.
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Pay and outlook: BLS (OEWS 2025, Employment Projections 2025-2035). Skills: O*NET 30.3. Difficulty, displacement risk and AI exposure are modeled estimates. How these numbers are made.