How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make in Pennsylvania?
$77,210a year
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers in Pennsylvania. That is $37.12 an hour or $6,434 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.12
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,360Median: $77,210Highest 10%: $120,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,360 | $22.77 | |
| 25th | $61,450 | $29.54 | |
| Median | $77,210 | $37.12 | |
| 75th | $101,400 | $48.75 | |
| 90th | $120,300 | $57.83 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $97,520 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $82,890 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $75,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foreign language and literature teachers.
| 21. Washington | $78,320 |
| 22. Colorado | $77,840 |
| 23. South Carolina | $77,790 |
| 24. Pennsylvania | $77,210 |
| 25. Alaska | $76,490 |
| 26. Tennessee | $76,350 |
| 27. West Virginia | $76,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $37.12 ($77,210 a year).
Do foreign language and literature teachers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $77,210 against $79,350 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for foreign language and literature teacher pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 24 of 45 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays foreign language and literature teachers the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, with a median of $97,520 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.