As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for literature professor in Idaho is $50,666, equivalent to $24 per hour, $974 weekly, or $4,222 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 Idaho vary widely, spanning from $37,591 to $63,710. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,822) and 75th percentile ($57,494), while top earners (90th percentile) make $63,710 per year. This $13,672 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, Idaho literature professor often earn 6.7% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 34 companies. However, Idaho currently ranks 44 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 $37,591 ID August 01, 2026
25th Percentile literature professor Salary $43,822 ID August 01, 2026
50th Percentile literature professor Salary $50,666 ID August 01, 2026
75th Percentile literature professor Salary $57,494 ID August 01, 2026
90th Percentile literature professor Salary $63,710 ID August 01, 2026
25% $43,822 10% $37,591 90% $63,710 75% $57,494 $50,666 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 Aberdeen, ID Avg. Salary $42,621 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ahsahka, ID Avg. Salary $43,880 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albion, ID Avg. Salary $43,818 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Almo, ID Avg. Salary $43,833 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location American Falls, ID Avg. Salary $43,354 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Arbon, ID Avg. Salary $42,622 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Arco, ID Avg. Salary $43,770 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Arimo, ID Avg. Salary $42,521 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ashton, ID Avg. Salary $43,926 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Athol, ID Avg. Salary $46,140 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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