English Professor Projected Growth In The United States
Research Summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
Salaries have increased 8% for english professors in the last 5 years
Projected job growth for english professors is 11% from 2018-2028
There are over 28,922 english professors currently employed in the United States
There are 20,821 active english professor job openings in the US based on job postings
The average salary for an english professor is $56,038
Are English Professor Jobs In Demand?
Yes, english professor jobs are in demand. The job market for analysts is projected to grow 11% from 2018 to 2028.
English Professor Job and Salary Trends Over Time
English Professor Jobs Over Time
English Professor Job Growth Over Time
| Year | # Of Jobs | % Of Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 30,945 | 0.01% |
| 2013 | 32,069 | 0.01% |
| 2014 | 32,494 | 0.01% |
| 2015 | 32,243 | 0.01% |
| 2016 | 30,344 | 0.01% |
Average English Professor Accountant Salary Over Time
English Professor Salary By Year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $40,185 | $19.32 | - |
| 2009 | $42,012 | $20.20 | +4.5% |
| 2010 | $43,856 | $21.08 | +4.4% |
| 2011 | $45,789 | $22.01 | +4.4% |
| 2012 | $47,811 | $22.99 | +4.4% |
Number Of English Professors By State
Mouse over a state to see the number of active english professor jobs in each state. The darker areas on the map show where english professors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Most Common States For English Professors
| Rank | State | Population | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 177 | 26% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 80 | 13% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 94 | 13% |
| 4 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 127 | 12% |
| 5 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 160 | 9% |
| 6 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 394 | 9% |
| 7 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 726 | 9% |
| 8 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 502 | 9% |
| 9 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 70 | 8% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 342 | 8% |
| 11 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 43 | 7% |
| 12 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 209 | 7% |
| 13 | New York | 19,849,399 | 1237 | 6% |
| 14 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 65 | 6% |
| 15 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 180 | 6% |
| 16 | Delaware | 961,939 | 56 | 6% |
| 17 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 547 | 6% |
| 18 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 74 | 6% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 123 | 6% |
| 20 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 322 | 6% |
Most Common Cities For English Professors In The US
| Rank | City | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. Salary |
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Experts Weigh In On English Professor Job Outlook
We spoke to professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the job market for recent graduates is heading, as well as how young graduates entering the industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our Panel of Experts
California University of Pennsylvania
What type of skills will young English Professors need?
Dr. Christina Fisanick: College graduates in 2021 and beyond need all of the skills that English programs have to offer: critical thinking, effective communication, creativity, and flexibility. New hires need to be able to adapt to workplace changes quickly and with aplomb, which requires critical thinking and problem solving and the ability to communicate those solutions to a diverse audience clearly and effectively. Those skills are refined and practiced regularly in English programs.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for English Professors to find work opportunities?
Dr. Christina Fisanick: Although employers prior to COVID-19 knew that remote work was not only possible, but in some cases even more productive than in the traditional workplace, the pandemic has reinforced the idea that employees can work from anywhere in the world. While this gives graduates the potential to work globally in a way that was never possible before, it also means that English majors in the US are now competing in a worldwide marketplace against graduates from universities not just in their region or country, but from around the globe. It is both exciting and intimidating, and we must prepare our graduates to meet the demands of this ever-expanding job market.
How do you envision technology impacting English Professors in the next 5 years?
Dr. Christina Fisanick: Given that English majors are placed in a broad range of fields after graduation, it is difficult to identify which specific technologies will be used most, which is why critical thinking and adaptability are key skills. I can imagine that editing and word processing software will remain in heavy use by our graduates in the workplace, along with social media and other communication applications. Exposing students to the many possibilities of how technology changes the production and consumption of texts is vital to what English programs do best.