Foreign Language and Literature Teachers Salary in South Dakota
Also called: Foreign Language Teachers, Postsecondary
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers in South Dakota earn a median of $81,080 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,080
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($79,350)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,430; the top 10% earn over $103,830. Nationally the range is $49,060 to $136,050.
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- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$62,960 median in South Dakota
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$58,000 median in South Dakota
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- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$64,210 median in South Dakota
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$35,760 median in South Dakota
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers pay in South Dakota
How much do foreign language and literature teachers make in South Dakota?
The median is $81,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,430 and the top 10% earn over $103,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for foreign language and literature teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 45 (+2% vs. the national median of $79,350). Living costs are not included.