How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make in Atlanta?
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $38.30 an hour or $6,639 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.30
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,090 | $25.52 | |
| 25th | $62,370 | $29.99 | |
| Median | $79,670 | $38.30 | |
| 75th | $105,900 | $50.92 | |
| 90th | $128,600 | $61.82 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $133,500 |
| Engineering Teacher | $132,200 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $130,900 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $110,500 |
| Business Teacher | $108,300 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $107,800 |
| Physics Teacher | $107,400 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $107,100 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,200 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $102,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $38.30 ($79,670 a year).
Do foreign language and literature teachers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $79,670 against $79,350 nationally, 0% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $73,370, so Atlanta pays 9% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for foreign language and literature teacher pay?
29 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $128,600 or more.
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.