Foreign Language and Literature Teachers Salary in New York
Also called: Foreign Language Teachers, Postsecondary
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers in New York earn a median of $95,120 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $95,120
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($79,350)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,520
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,290; the top 10% earn over $208,840. Nationally the range is $49,060 to $136,050.
States ranked near New York
Similar jobs in New York
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$101,800 median in New York
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$84,850 median in New York
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$92,050 median in New York
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$99,500 median in New York
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$100,400 median in New York
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$104,050 median in New York
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers pay in New York
How much do foreign language and literature teachers make in New York?
The median is $95,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,290 and the top 10% earn over $208,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for foreign language and literature teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 45 (+20% vs. the national median of $79,350). Living costs are not included.