How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make in Missouri?
$76,110a year
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers in Missouri. That is $36.59 an hour or $6,343 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.59
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,840Median: $76,110Highest 10%: $146,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,840 | $22.52 | |
| 25th | $60,710 | $29.19 | |
| Median | $76,110 | $36.59 | |
| 75th | $99,680 | $47.92 | |
| 90th | $146,900 | $70.63 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $79,700 |
| Kansas City, MO | $66,890 |
| Springfield, MO | $66,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foreign language and literature teachers.
| 26. Tennessee | $76,350 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $36.59 ($76,110 a year).
Do foreign language and literature teachers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $76,110 against $79,350 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Missouri rank for foreign language and literature teacher pay?
Missouri ranks 29 of 45 states.
Which city in Missouri pays foreign language and literature teachers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $79,700 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.