The average salary for a foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary in the United States is $88,490, but the range typically falls between $61,530 and $103,340. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $42.54, with a range between $29.58 and $49.68.
There are approximately 20,820 people employed as a foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary in the United States. With California, New York, Pennsylvania employing the highest number of foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary.The state with the best pay for a foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary is California, with an average annual salary of $128,400, while Alaska has the lowest average annual salary of $60,050.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $48,230 | $23.19 |
| 25th Percentile | $61,530 | $29.58 |
| Median | $78,760 | $37.87 |
| 75th Percentile | $103,340 | $49.68 |
| 90th Percentile | $136,260 | $65.51 |
The salary of a foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary are California, Connecticut, Oregon, New Jersey, Massachusetts while the worst states are Alaska, Idaho, Mississippi, North Dakota, Delaware.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $49,090 | $72,950 | $105,280 |
| Alaska | $32,390 | $60,050 | $106,500 |
| Arizona | $48,750 | $75,950 | $136,500 |
| Arkansas | $45,820 | $62,780 | $82,440 |
| California | $60,990 | $128,400 | $206,480 |
| Colorado | $32,930 | $80,920 | $131,770 |
| Connecticut | $62,350 | $112,400 | $183,620 |
| Delaware | $41,900 | $65,080 | $110,040 |
| District of Columbia | $52,920 | $85,630 | $126,790 |
| Florida | $44,460 | $69,520 | $97,930 |
| Georgia | $50,560 | $76,430 | $109,300 |
| Idaho | $50,460 | $76,680 | $171,370 |
| Illinois | $48,240 | $81,660 | $119,430 |
| Indiana | $46,630 | $75,430 | $106,480 |
| Iowa | $51,130 | $82,530 | $133,400 |
| Kansas | $49,190 | $77,870 | $108,010 |
| Kentucky | $46,750 | $75,190 | $106,510 |
| Maine | $56,200 | $91,790 | $133,220 |
| Maryland | $52,480 | $87,030 | $134,580 |
| Massachusetts | $61,600 | $102,930 | $162,570 |
| Michigan | $53,520 | $81,840 | $124,200 |
| Minnesota | $51,260 | $87,840 | $136,610 |
| Mississippi | $24,550 | $50,220 | $68,650 |
| Missouri | $48,350 | $90,060 | $173,450 |
| Montana | $53,410 | $84,910 | $137,630 |
| Nebraska | $39,100 | $63,140 | $81,340 |
| Nevada | $54,960 | $79,060 | $103,450 |
| New Hampshire | $49,560 | $88,460 | $138,810 |
| New Jersey | $56,100 | $102,150 | $164,920 |
| New Mexico | $46,000 | $75,770 | $115,670 |
| New York | $51,070 | $108,310 | $201,570 |
| North Carolina | $44,750 | $70,360 | $105,790 |
| North Dakota | $40,830 | $55,810 | $69,310 |
| Ohio | $39,500 | $71,870 | $103,740 |
| Oklahoma | $33,290 | $55,810 | $76,790 |
| Oregon | $64,020 | $114,520 | $176,910 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,090 | $86,710 | $134,460 |
| Rhode Island | $53,070 | $91,540 | $133,450 |
| South Carolina | $48,610 | $74,620 | $105,920 |
| South Dakota | $53,420 | $70,780 | $83,810 |
| Tennessee | $41,270 | $66,810 | $91,660 |
| Texas | $40,500 | $83,480 | $133,660 |
| Utah | $49,980 | $82,290 | $129,230 |
| Vermont | $63,560 | $101,370 | $172,500 |
| Virginia | $43,230 | $72,080 | $106,010 |
| Washington | $50,400 | $76,630 | $105,200 |
| West Virginia | $40,680 | $72,180 | $107,640 |
| Wisconsin | $49,500 | $77,240 | $118,860 |
Even between cities, the salary of a foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary is Santa Maria-Santa Barbara area, CA with an average salary of $173,870.The city with the lowest average salary for foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary is Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, MS with an average salary of $47,150.
Areas with highest average salaries for foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary
Areas with lowest average salaries for foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary
The number of foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary has decreased by -1,970. On average, the number of foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary has been increasing by -2.2% each year. The salary of foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary has increased by $8,080. On average, the salary of foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary has been increasing by 2.5% each year.
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary are part of the education, training, and library occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all education, training, and library occupations jobs here.
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