How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make in St. Louis?
$79,700a year
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $38.32 an hour or $6,642 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.32
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,850Median: $79,700Highest 10%: $225,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,850 | $29.25 | |
| 25th | $62,800 | $30.19 | |
| Median | $79,700 | $38.32 | |
| 75th | $120,100 | $57.75 | |
| 90th | $225,800 | $108.53 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers.
| Springfield, MO | $66,340 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $131,600 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $102,900 |
| Physics Teacher | $102,500 |
| Business Teacher | $101,700 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $101,100 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $97,120 |
| Sociology Teacher | $96,240 |
| History Teacher | $92,140 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $87,860 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $83,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $38.32 ($79,700 a year).
Do foreign language and literature teachers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $79,700 against $79,350 nationally, 0% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $76,110, so St. Louis pays 5% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for foreign language and literature teacher pay?
28 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $225,800 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.