How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make in North Carolina?
$63,900a year
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers in North Carolina. That is $30.72 an hour or $5,325 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.72
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,670Median: $63,900Highest 10%: $105,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,670 | $22.44 | |
| 25th | $52,690 | $25.33 | |
| Median | $63,900 | $30.72 | |
| 75th | $79,030 | $38.00 | |
| 90th | $105,300 | $50.63 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $81,030 |
| Raleigh, NC | $64,490 |
| Durham, NC | $63,940 |
| Charlotte, NC | $62,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foreign language and literature teachers.
| 39. Kansas | $65,890 |
| 40. Kentucky | $65,630 |
| 41. North Dakota | $64,540 |
| 42. North Carolina | $63,900 |
| 43. Arkansas | $62,900 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $61,580 |
| 45. Mississippi | $54,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $30.72 ($63,900 a year).
Do foreign language and literature teachers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $63,900 against $79,350 nationally, 19% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for foreign language and literature teacher pay?
North Carolina ranks 42 of 45 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays foreign language and literature teachers the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $81,030 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.