How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make in Maryland?
$87,280a year
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers in Maryland. That is $41.96 an hour or $7,273 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.96
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,920Median: $87,280Highest 10%: $131,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,920 | $24.96 | |
| 25th | $64,260 | $30.89 | |
| Median | $87,280 | $41.96 | |
| 75th | $106,600 | $51.27 | |
| 90th | $131,100 | $63.01 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $82,890 |
| Washington, DC | $79,510 |
| Baltimore, MD | $78,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foreign language and literature teachers.
| 5. Maine | $96,970 |
| 6. New York | $95,120 |
| 7. Oregon | $91,670 |
| 8. Maryland | $87,280 |
| 9. Nevada | $84,980 |
| 10. Michigan | $83,190 |
| 11. Illinois | $81,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $41.96 ($87,280 a year).
Do foreign language and literature teachers make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $87,280 against $79,350 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Maryland rank for foreign language and literature teacher pay?
Maryland ranks 8 of 45 states.
Which city in Maryland pays foreign language and literature teachers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $82,890 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.