How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make in California?
$99,860a year
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers in California. That is $48.01 an hour or $8,322 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.01
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 2,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,580Median: $99,860Highest 10%: $208,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,580 | $21.91 | |
| 25th | $64,680 | $31.10 | |
| Median | $99,860 | $48.01 | |
| 75th | $166,400 | $80.00 | |
| 90th | $208,400 | $100.20 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Riverside, CA | $171,700 |
| Fresno, CA | $167,200 |
| Sacramento, CA | $126,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $115,000 |
| San Diego, CA | $106,100 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $103,200 |
| San Jose, CA | $96,550 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $83,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foreign language and literature teachers.
| 1. New Hampshire | $101,800 |
| 2. Delaware | $101,100 |
| 3. California | $99,860 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $98,750 |
| 5. Maine | $96,970 |
| 6. New York | $95,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $48.01 ($99,860 a year).
Do foreign language and literature teachers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $99,860 against $79,350 nationally, 26% more.
Where does California rank for foreign language and literature teacher pay?
California ranks 3 of 45 states.
Which city in California pays foreign language and literature teachers the most?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA, with a median of $171,700 a year.
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.