How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make in Sacramento?
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $60.57 an hour or $10,500 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.57
- Vs. national median
- +59%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,170 | $23.16 | |
| 25th | $80,660 | $38.78 | |
| Median | $126,000 | $60.57 | |
| 75th | $166,400 | $80.00 | |
| 90th | $215,900 | $103.78 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers.
| Riverside, CA | $171,700 |
| Fresno, CA | $167,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $115,000 |
| San Diego, CA | $106,100 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $103,200 |
| San Jose, CA | $96,550 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $83,310 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Sciences Teacher | $169,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $141,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $139,800 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $135,100 |
| Psychology Teacher | $133,900 |
| Communications Teacher | $133,300 |
| Physics Teacher | $132,800 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $131,900 |
| Political Science Teacher | $131,400 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $130,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $60.57 ($126,000 a year).
Do foreign language and literature teachers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $126,000 against $79,350 nationally, 59% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $99,860, so Sacramento pays 26% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for foreign language and literature teacher pay?
3 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $215,900 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.