Postsecondary English Language and Literature Teacher Salary in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

The annual salary statistics of postsecondary english language and literature teachers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is shown in Table 1. The wage statistics of postsecondary english language and literature teachers in Cedar Rapids is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].

Table 1. Annual Salary of Postsecondary English Language and Literature Teachers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$36,640
25th Percentile Wage
$50,740
50th Percentile Wage
$69,850
75th Percentile Wage
$92,310
90th Percentile Wage
$128,000

Table 1 shows the average annual salary for postsecondary english language and literature teachers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $128,000. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $69,850. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $36,640.

Median salary trend

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of postsecondary english language and literature teachers from 2012 to 2016. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2022.

YearMedian Salary Growth4-Year Growth
2016
$69,850
1.60% 0.00%
2015
$68,730
-1.63% -
2012
$69,850
- -

Table 2. Compare Postsecondary English Language and Literature Teacher Salary in Cedar Rapids with Other Iowa Cities

From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $69,850, Cedar Rapids is the highest paying city for postsecondary english language and literature teachers in state of Iowa, followed by Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area (median annual salary $66,690). In comparison, the median annual salary of postsecondary english language and literature teachers in Cedar Rapids is 4.5 percent (4.5%) higher than that in Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area.

Cities/Areas Median Annual Salary
Cedar Rapids
$69,850
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area
$66,690
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island
$66,420
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area
$66,160
Des Moines-West Des Moines
$58,100
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area
$55,170
Waterloo-Cedar Falls
$37,250

See also: Top paying jobs in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.