How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make in Alabama?
$70,580a year
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers in Alabama. That is $33.93 an hour or $5,882 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.93
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,750Median: $70,580Highest 10%: $95,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,750 | $25.36 | |
| 25th | $60,130 | $28.91 | |
| Median | $70,580 | $33.93 | |
| 75th | $81,350 | $39.11 | |
| 90th | $95,300 | $45.82 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foreign language and literature teachers.
| 35. Georgia | $73,370 |
| 36. New Mexico | $71,720 |
| 37. Arizona | $71,230 |
| 38. Alabama | $70,580 |
| 39. Kansas | $65,890 |
| 40. Kentucky | $65,630 |
| 41. North Dakota | $64,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $33.93 ($70,580 a year).
Do foreign language and literature teachers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $70,580 against $79,350 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Alabama rank for foreign language and literature teacher pay?
Alabama ranks 38 of 45 states.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.