How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make in New Jersey?
$79,060a year
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers in New Jersey. That is $38.01 an hour or $6,588 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.01
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $79,060Highest 10%: $152,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $52,760 | $25.37 | |
| Median | $79,060 | $38.01 | |
| 75th | $107,900 | $51.87 | |
| 90th | $152,400 | $73.28 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $98,600 |
| Allentown, PA | $97,520 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $82,890 |
| Trenton, NJ | $79,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foreign language and literature teachers.
| 14. Connecticut | $80,630 |
| 15. Montana | $79,970 |
| 16. Iowa | $79,880 |
| 17. New Jersey | $79,060 |
| 18. District of Columbia | $78,930 |
| 19. Utah | $78,570 |
| 20. Wisconsin | $78,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $38.01 ($79,060 a year).
Do foreign language and literature teachers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $79,060 against $79,350 nationally, 0% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for foreign language and literature teacher pay?
New Jersey ranks 17 of 45 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays foreign language and literature teachers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $98,600 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.