Foreign Language and Literature Teachers Salary in Massachusetts
Also called: Foreign Language Teachers, Postsecondary
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers in Massachusetts earn a median of $98,750 a year, +24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $98,750
- vs. U.S. median
- +24% ($79,350)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 960
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,100; the top 10% earn over $164,060. Nationally the range is $49,060 to $136,050.
States ranked near Massachusetts
Similar jobs in Massachusetts
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$100,470 median in Massachusetts
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$83,980 median in Massachusetts
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$98,360 median in Massachusetts
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$107,390 median in Massachusetts
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$104,900 median in Massachusetts
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$128,150 median in Massachusetts
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers pay in Massachusetts
How much do foreign language and literature teachers make in Massachusetts?
The median is $98,750 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,100 and the top 10% earn over $164,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for foreign language and literature teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 45 (+24% vs. the national median of $79,350). Living costs are not included.