How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make in Texas?
$75,090a year
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers in Texas. That is $36.10 an hour or $6,258 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.10
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,170Median: $75,090Highest 10%: $126,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,170 | $18.83 | |
| 25th | $58,260 | $28.01 | |
| Median | $75,090 | $36.10 | |
| 75th | $99,540 | $47.86 | |
| 90th | $126,900 | $61.02 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houston, TX | $79,440 |
| College Station, TX | $78,740 |
| Dallas, TX | $78,480 |
| McAllen, TX | $75,390 |
| San Antonio, TX | $73,480 |
| El Paso, TX | $64,100 |
| Austin, TX | $63,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foreign language and literature teachers.
| 28. Florida | $76,230 |
| 29. Missouri | $76,110 |
| 30. Louisiana | $75,410 |
| 31. Texas | $75,090 |
| 32. Indiana | $74,590 |
| 33. Ohio | $74,310 |
| 34. Virginia | $74,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $36.10 ($75,090 a year).
Do foreign language and literature teachers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $75,090 against $79,350 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Texas rank for foreign language and literature teacher pay?
Texas ranks 31 of 45 states.
Which city in Texas pays foreign language and literature teachers the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, with a median of $79,440 a year.
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.