How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make in Springfield?
$66,340a year
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $31.89 an hour or $5,528 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.89
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,820Median: $66,340Highest 10%: $139,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,820 | $22.51 | |
| 25th | $62,120 | $29.87 | |
| Median | $66,340 | $31.89 | |
| 75th | $105,200 | $50.55 | |
| 90th | $139,300 | $66.99 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers.
| St. Louis, MO | $79,700 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Science Teacher | $106,600 |
| History Teacher | $80,660 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $80,650 |
| Business Teacher | $78,640 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teacher | $76,520 |
| Psychology Teacher | $75,250 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $74,880 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $74,270 |
| Art | $70,130 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $70,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $31.89 ($66,340 a year).
Do foreign language and literature teachers make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $66,340 against $79,350 nationally, 16% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $76,110, so Springfield pays 13% less.
Where does Springfield rank for foreign language and literature teacher pay?
59 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $139,300 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.