How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make in Cleveland?
$63,910a year
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $30.73 an hour or $5,326 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.73
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,950Median: $63,910Highest 10%: $117,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,950 | $19.21 | |
| 25th | $39,950 | $19.21 | |
| Median | $63,910 | $30.73 | |
| 75th | $79,980 | $38.45 | |
| 90th | $117,500 | $56.50 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers.
| Columbus, OH | $79,980 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $62,800 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $102,700 |
| Physics Teacher | $95,410 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $94,990 |
| Engineering Teacher | $84,640 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $82,080 |
| Art | $81,810 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $81,800 |
| History Teacher | $81,700 |
| Area | $81,670 |
| Middle School Teacher | $80,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $30.73 ($63,910 a year).
Do foreign language and literature teachers make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $63,910 against $79,350 nationally, 19% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $74,310, so Cleveland pays 14% less.
Where does Cleveland rank for foreign language and literature teacher pay?
63 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $117,500 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.