Foreign Language and Literature Teachers Salary in Missouri
Also called: Foreign Language Teachers, Postsecondary
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers in Missouri earn a median of $76,110 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,110
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($79,350)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,840; the top 10% earn over $146,900. Nationally the range is $49,060 to $136,050.
States ranked near Missouri
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- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$73,070 median in Missouri
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$75,280 median in Missouri
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$130,500 median in Missouri
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$80,680 median in Missouri
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$94,500 median in Missouri
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$77,800 median in Missouri
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers pay in Missouri
How much do foreign language and literature teachers make in Missouri?
The median is $76,110 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,840 and the top 10% earn over $146,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for foreign language and literature teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 45 (−4% vs. the national median of $79,350). Living costs are not included.