Foreign Language and Literature Teachers Salary in Iowa
Also called: Foreign Language Teachers, Postsecondary
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers in Iowa earn a median of $79,880 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,880
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($79,350)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,470; the top 10% earn over $153,640. Nationally the range is $49,060 to $136,050.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$79,720 median in Iowa
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$77,180 median in Iowa
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$86,390 median in Iowa
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$77,040 median in Iowa
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$80,160 median in Iowa
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$81,910 median in Iowa
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers pay in Iowa
How much do foreign language and literature teachers make in Iowa?
The median is $79,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,470 and the top 10% earn over $153,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for foreign language and literature teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 45 (+1% vs. the national median of $79,350). Living costs are not included.