How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make in Oregon?
$91,670a year
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers in Oregon. That is $44.07 an hour or $7,639 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.07
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,240Median: $91,670Highest 10%: $140,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,240 | $34.73 | |
| 25th | $76,170 | $36.62 | |
| Median | $91,670 | $44.07 | |
| 75th | $124,900 | $60.05 | |
| 90th | $140,500 | $67.52 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $90,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foreign language and literature teachers.
| 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 |
| 10. Michigan | $83,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $44.07 ($91,670 a year).
Do foreign language and literature teachers make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $91,670 against $79,350 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Oregon rank for foreign language and literature teacher pay?
Oregon ranks 7 of 45 states.
Which city in Oregon pays foreign language and literature teachers the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $90,160 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.