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Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$86,980
Median Annual
$77,160
Total Workforce
8,150
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $170,950 | 130 |
| #2 | Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $164,070 | 40 |
| #3 | Fresno, CA | $138,720 | 60 |
| #4 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $134,970 | 300 |
| #5 | California | $126,260 | 2,120 |
| #6 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $124,600 | 190 |
| #7 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $123,480 | 110 |
| #8 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $122,370 | 750 |
| #9 | Connecticut | $114,220 | 350 |
| #10 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $112,940 | 770 |
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