English Language and Literature Professors in Illinois
Is Illinois a good place for you to work as an English Language and Literature Professor?
You’re in luck! Jobs for English Language and Literature Professors in Illinois are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for English Language and Literature Professors in Illinois is growing slower than average.
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English Language and Literature Professors in Illinois earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many English Language and Literature Professors Work in Illinois?
There were approximately 3,120 workers employed as English Language and Literature Professors in this state in 2018.
There were 2,790 English Language and Literature Professors employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 330 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 825 English Language and Literature Professors working in it, which means Illinois has more English Language and Literature Professors than average.
Job Projections for Illinois
Jobs for English Language and Literature Professors in this state are growing at a rate of 1.6% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 9.8%.
Illinois Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 200 annual job openings, and 2,590 total jobs in 2026 for English Language and Literature Professors in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 7,500 annual jobs and 92,900 total jobs in 2026.
What do English Language and Literature Professors Make in Illinois?
In 2018 wages for English Language and Literature Professors ranged from $34,610 to $108,240 with $59,330 being the median annual salary.
The median salary in Illinois is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Illinois Metros for English Language and Literature Professors
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most English Language and Literature Professors.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 2,200 | $57,080 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 390 | $62,600 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 120 | $78,380 |
Top States for English Language and Literature Professors Employment
The table below shows the states where most English Language and Literature Professors work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7,700 | $79,160 |
| California | 6,470 | $100,790 |
| Texas | 5,380 | $69,130 |
| Pennsylvania | 3,860 | $69,670 |
| Illinois | 3,120 | $59,330 |
| Massachusetts | 2,780 | $72,120 |
| Ohio | 2,740 | $64,110 |
| North Carolina | 2,720 | $58,480 |
| Florida | 2,590 | $63,300 |
| New Jersey | 2,420 | $74,320 |
| Virginia | 2,320 | $56,520 |
| Michigan | 2,000 | $73,650 |
| Washington | 1,450 | $57,250 |
| Colorado | 1,410 | $53,120 |
| Maryland | 1,180 | $70,160 |
| Georgia | 1,160 | $65,730 |
| Indiana | 1,130 | $0 |
| Tennessee | 1,100 | $52,120 |
| Minnesota | 1,050 | $60,950 |
| Missouri | 970 | $63,160 |
Below are the states where English Language and Literature Professors get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $100,790 |
| District of Columbia | $91,510 |
| Connecticut | $85,960 |
| Rhode Island | $81,380 |
| New Hampshire | $79,870 |
| New York | $79,160 |
| New Jersey | $74,320 |
| Michigan | $73,650 |
| Delaware | $73,230 |
| Massachusetts | $72,120 |
Related Careers in IL
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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