Foreign Language and Literature Teachers Salary in North Carolina
Also called: Foreign Language Teachers, Postsecondary
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers in North Carolina earn a median of $63,900 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,900
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($79,350)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 690
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,670; the top 10% earn over $105,310. Nationally the range is $49,060 to $136,050.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$66,470 median in North Carolina
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$63,370 median in North Carolina
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$76,340 median in North Carolina
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$64,380 median in North Carolina
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$75,070 median in North Carolina
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$78,760 median in North Carolina
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers pay in North Carolina
How much do foreign language and literature teachers make in North Carolina?
The median is $63,900 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,670 and the top 10% earn over $105,310. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for foreign language and literature teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 45 (−19% vs. the national median of $79,350). Living costs are not included.