How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make in South Dakota?
$81,080a year
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers in South Dakota. That is $38.98 an hour or $6,757 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.98
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,430Median: $81,080Highest 10%: $103,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,430 | $29.05 | |
| 25th | $67,220 | $32.32 | |
| Median | $81,080 | $38.98 | |
| 75th | $88,390 | $42.50 | |
| 90th | $103,800 | $49.92 |
Cities in South Dakota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foreign language and literature teachers.
| 9. Nevada | $84,980 |
| 10. Michigan | $83,190 |
| 11. Illinois | $81,530 |
| 12. South Dakota | $81,080 |
| 13. Minnesota | $80,650 |
| 14. Connecticut | $80,630 |
| 15. Montana | $79,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make an hour in South Dakota?
The median hourly pay in South Dakota is $38.98 ($81,080 a year).
Do foreign language and literature teachers make more in South Dakota than the national average?
Yes: $81,080 against $79,350 nationally, 2% more.
Where does South Dakota rank for foreign language and literature teacher pay?
South Dakota ranks 12 of 45 states.
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.