How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make in Providence?
$97,210a year
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $46.74 an hour or $8,101 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.74
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,410Median: $97,210Highest 10%: $155,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,410 | $29.52 | |
| 25th | $76,570 | $36.81 | |
| Median | $97,210 | $46.74 | |
| 75th | $124,600 | $59.92 | |
| 90th | $155,400 | $74.73 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $133,500 |
| Law Teacher | $128,500 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $128,200 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $126,600 |
| History Teacher | $107,000 |
| Business Teacher | $104,600 |
| Area | $104,500 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $103,800 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $103,700 |
| Engineering Teacher | $102,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $46.74 ($97,210 a year).
Do foreign language and literature teachers make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $97,210 against $79,350 nationally, 23% more.
Where does Providence rank for foreign language and literature teacher pay?
11 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $155,400 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.