How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make in New York?
$95,120a year
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers in New York. That is $45.73 an hour or $7,927 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.73
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,290Median: $95,120Highest 10%: $208,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,290 | $28.50 | |
| 25th | $74,910 | $36.01 | |
| Median | $95,120 | $45.73 | |
| 75th | $126,800 | $60.96 | |
| 90th | $208,800 | $100.40 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $98,600 |
| Syracuse, NY | $79,560 |
| Rochester, NY | $75,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foreign language and literature teachers.
| 3. California | $99,860 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $98,750 |
| 5. Maine | $96,970 |
| 6. New York | $95,120 |
| 7. Oregon | $91,670 |
| 8. Maryland | $87,280 |
| 9. Nevada | $84,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $45.73 ($95,120 a year).
Do foreign language and literature teachers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $95,120 against $79,350 nationally, 20% more.
Where does New York rank for foreign language and literature teacher pay?
New York ranks 6 of 45 states.
Which city in New York 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.