How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make in Washington?
$78,320a year
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers in Washington. That is $37.65 an hour or $6,527 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.65
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,380Median: $78,320Highest 10%: $105,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,380 | $24.70 | |
| 25th | $63,730 | $30.64 | |
| Median | $78,320 | $37.65 | |
| 75th | $97,410 | $46.83 | |
| 90th | $105,400 | $50.67 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $90,160 |
| Seattle, WA | $79,200 |
| Spokane, WA | $75,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foreign language and literature teachers.
| 18. District of Columbia | $78,930 |
| 19. Utah | $78,570 |
| 20. Wisconsin | $78,490 |
| 21. Washington | $78,320 |
| 22. Colorado | $77,840 |
| 23. South Carolina | $77,790 |
| 24. Pennsylvania | $77,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $37.65 ($78,320 a year).
Do foreign language and literature teachers make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $78,320 against $79,350 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Washington rank for foreign language and literature teacher pay?
Washington ranks 21 of 45 states.
Which city in Washington pays foreign language and literature teachers the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $90,160 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.