Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary (2025)
Based on 19,830 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $49,060 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $62,510 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $79,350 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $102,730 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $136,050 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$49K
25th
$63K
Median
$79K
75th
$103K
90th
$136K
Highest Paying States for Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| California | $116,230 |
| Massachusetts | $109,700 |
| New York | $109,490 |
| New Hampshire | $104,790 |
| Delaware | $103,300 |
| Oregon | $99,990 |
| Maine | $98,500 |
| Maryland | $94,620 |
| Connecticut | $94,330 |
| Montana | $89,410 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is California at an average of $116,230 per year, while Montana has an average of $89,410 — a difference of $26,820. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 19,830 workers were employed as Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondarys in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Educational Instruction and Library Occupations. The annual mean wage of $89,990 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 25-1124