Foreign Language and Literature Teachers Salary in Washington
Also called: Foreign Language Teachers, Postsecondary
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers in Washington earn a median of $78,320 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,320
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($79,350)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,380; the top 10% earn over $105,390. Nationally the range is $49,060 to $136,050.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$81,410 median in Washington
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$79,840 median in Washington
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$81,240 median in Washington
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$86,160 median in Washington
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$83,250 median in Washington
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$101,140 median in Washington
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers pay in Washington
How much do foreign language and literature teachers make in Washington?
The median is $78,320 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,380 and the top 10% earn over $105,390. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for foreign language and literature teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 45 (−1% vs. the national median of $79,350). Living costs are not included.