How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make in Louisiana?
$75,410a year
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers in Louisiana. That is $36.25 an hour or $6,284 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.25
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,220Median: $75,410Highest 10%: $123,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,220 | $23.66 | |
| 25th | $60,110 | $28.90 | |
| Median | $75,410 | $36.25 | |
| 75th | $97,220 | $46.74 | |
| 90th | $123,600 | $59.43 |
Cities in Louisiana
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.
| 27. West Virginia | $76,340 |
| 28. Florida | $76,230 |
| 29. Missouri | $76,110 |
| 30. Louisiana | $75,410 |
| 31. Texas | $75,090 |
| 32. Indiana | $74,590 |
| 33. Ohio | $74,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $36.25 ($75,410 a year).
Do foreign language and literature teachers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $75,410 against $79,350 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for foreign language and literature teacher pay?
Louisiana ranks 30 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.