Foreign Language and Literature Teachers Salary in Pennsylvania
Also called: Foreign Language Teachers, Postsecondary
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $77,210 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,210
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($79,350)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,060
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,360; the top 10% earn over $120,290. Nationally the range is $49,060 to $136,050.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
Similar jobs in Pennsylvania
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$96,010 median in Pennsylvania
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$80,670 median in Pennsylvania
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$76,600 median in Pennsylvania
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$100,880 median in Pennsylvania
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$98,850 median in Pennsylvania
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$97,230 median in Pennsylvania
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers pay in Pennsylvania
How much do foreign language and literature teachers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $77,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,360 and the top 10% earn over $120,290. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for foreign language and literature teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 45 (−3% vs. the national median of $79,350). Living costs are not included.