How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make in Virginia?
$74,000a year
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers in Virginia. That is $35.58 an hour or $6,167 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.58
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,290Median: $74,000Highest 10%: $131,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,290 | $23.70 | |
| 25th | $59,780 | $28.74 | |
| Median | $74,000 | $35.58 | |
| 75th | $98,110 | $47.17 | |
| 90th | $131,200 | $63.07 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $81,030 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $80,410 |
| Washington, DC | $79,510 |
| Richmond, VA | $68,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foreign language and literature teachers.
| 31. Texas | $75,090 |
| 32. Indiana | $74,590 |
| 33. Ohio | $74,310 |
| 34. Virginia | $74,000 |
| 35. Georgia | $73,370 |
| 36. New Mexico | $71,720 |
| 37. Arizona | $71,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $35.58 ($74,000 a year).
Do foreign language and literature teachers make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $74,000 against $79,350 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Virginia rank for foreign language and literature teacher pay?
Virginia ranks 34 of 45 states.
Which city in Virginia pays foreign language and literature teachers the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $81,030 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.