How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make in Portland?
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $43.35 an hour or $7,513 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.35
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,660 | $33.97 | |
| 25th | $72,240 | $34.73 | |
| Median | $90,160 | $43.35 | |
| 75th | $124,900 | $60.05 | |
| 90th | $153,400 | $73.75 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $128,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $123,500 |
| Economics Teacher | $121,200 |
| Physics Teacher | $111,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $107,300 |
| Engineering Teacher | $106,200 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $105,200 |
| Sociology Teacher | $104,100 |
| Communications Teacher | $103,900 |
| Geography Teacher | $103,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $43.35 ($90,160 a year).
Do foreign language and literature teachers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $90,160 against $79,350 nationally, 14% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $91,670, so Portland pays 2% less.
Where does Portland rank for foreign language and literature teacher pay?
13 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $70,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $153,400 or more.
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.