Foreign Language and Literature Teachers Salary in New Jersey
Also called: Foreign Language Teachers, Postsecondary
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers in New Jersey earn a median of $79,060 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,060
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($79,350)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 850
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,220; the top 10% earn over $152,430. Nationally the range is $49,060 to $136,050.
States ranked near New Jersey
Similar jobs in New Jersey
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$97,500 median in New Jersey
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$78,760 median in New Jersey
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$99,450 median in New Jersey
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$82,910 median in New Jersey
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$99,900 median in New Jersey
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$100,260 median in New Jersey
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers pay in New Jersey
How much do foreign language and literature teachers make in New Jersey?
The median is $79,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,220 and the top 10% earn over $152,430. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for foreign language and literature teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 45 (0% vs. the national median of $79,350). Living costs are not included.