Foreign Language and Literature Teachers Salary in Louisiana
Also called: Foreign Language Teachers, Postsecondary
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers in Louisiana earn a median of $75,410 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,410
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($79,350)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,220; the top 10% earn over $123,620. Nationally the range is $49,060 to $136,050.
States ranked near Louisiana
Similar jobs in Louisiana
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$60,350 median in Louisiana
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$76,310 median in Louisiana
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$78,990 median in Louisiana
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$88,090 median in Louisiana
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$83,700 median in Louisiana
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$66,870 median in Louisiana
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers pay in Louisiana
How much do foreign language and literature teachers make in Louisiana?
The median is $75,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,220 and the top 10% earn over $123,620. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for foreign language and literature teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 45 (−5% vs. the national median of $79,350). Living costs are not included.