How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make in Massachusetts?
$98,750a year
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers in Massachusetts. That is $47.48 an hour or $8,229 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.48
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,100Median: $98,750Highest 10%: $164,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,100 | $30.34 | |
| 25th | $81,480 | $39.17 | |
| Median | $98,750 | $47.48 | |
| 75th | $127,200 | $61.15 | |
| 90th | $164,100 | $78.88 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Amherst Town, MA | $99,410 |
| Boston, MA | $99,100 |
| Providence, RI | $97,210 |
| Worcester, MA | $83,490 |
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 |
| 7. Oregon | $91,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $47.48 ($98,750 a year).
Do foreign language and literature teachers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $98,750 against $79,350 nationally, 24% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for foreign language and literature teacher pay?
Massachusetts ranks 4 of 45 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays foreign language and literature teachers the most?
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA, with a median of $99,410 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.