How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make in Seattle?
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $38.08 an hour or $6,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.08
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,130 | $29.87 | |
| 25th | $68,960 | $33.15 | |
| Median | $79,200 | $38.08 | |
| 75th | $98,500 | $47.36 | |
| 90th | $131,400 | $63.17 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers.
| Portland, OR | $90,160 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $164,900 |
| Atmospheric | $132,100 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $130,300 |
| Engineering Teacher | $129,900 |
| Library Science Teacher | $126,800 |
| Political Science Teacher | $107,200 |
| Economics Teacher | $104,400 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,800 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $103,500 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $38.08 ($79,200 a year).
Do foreign language and literature teachers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $79,200 against $79,350 nationally, 0% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $78,320, so Seattle pays 1% more.
Where does Seattle rank for foreign language and literature teacher pay?
33 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,400 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.