Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in California
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in California earn an average of $116,230 a year. That is $26,240 (29%) more than the U.S. average of $89,990. The best-paying metro area is Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA at $158,240.
Top-paying California metro areas
Average pay for foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary by metro area. Swipe to see all 8.
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Average pay by state
California vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $89,990 | – |
| California | $116,230 | – |
| Oregon | $99,990 | – |
| Nevada | $82,800 | – |
| Arizona | $79,280 | – |
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Questions and answers
How much do foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary make in California?
The average is $116,230 a year, and the median is $99,860. That is $26,240 (29%) more than the U.S. average of $89,990.
Where in California do they earn the most?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA ($158,240), followed by Fresno, CA ($142,300). The lowest average among 8 metro areas with data is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($95,510).
How does California rank?
California ranks #1 of 45 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.