As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for literature professor in Alabama is $49,863, equivalent to $24 per hour, $959 weekly, or $4,155 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for literature professor in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for literature professor in Alabama vary widely, spanning from $36,995 to $62,700. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,127) and 75th percentile ($56,582), while top earners (90th percentile) make $62,700 per year. This $13,455 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alabama literature professor often earn 8.1% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 34 companies. However, Alabama currently ranks 47 nationwide for literature professor job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
literature professor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile literature professor Salary $36,995 AL August 01, 2026
25th Percentile literature professor Salary $43,127 AL August 01, 2026
50th Percentile literature professor Salary $49,863 AL August 01, 2026
75th Percentile literature professor Salary $56,582 AL August 01, 2026
90th Percentile literature professor Salary $62,700 AL August 01, 2026
25% $43,127 10% $36,995 90% $62,700 75% $56,582 $49,863 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is A literature professor ?

A literature professor is responsible for teaching courses in literature, literary theory, and critical analysis at the college or university level. Duties include developing syllabi, delivering lectures, facilitating discussions, and assessing student performance through assignments and examinations. Professors also engage in research, publish scholarly articles, and contribute to academic conferences. Collaboration with colleagues on curriculum development and departmental initiatives is often required. The salary for a literature professor varies based on factors such as academic rank, inst...

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Location Georgiana, AL Avg. Salary $42,482 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Tanner, AL Avg. Salary $45,381 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, AL Avg. Salary $41,959 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abernant, AL Avg. Salary $44,109 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, AL Avg. Salary $44,738 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addison, AL Avg. Salary $43,139 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adger, AL Avg. Salary $44,247 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akron, AL Avg. Salary $43,899 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alabaster, AL Avg. Salary $44,400 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alberta, AL Avg. Salary $42,468 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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