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How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make in West Virginia?

$76,340a year

Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers in West Virginia. That is $36.70 an hour or $6,362 a month.

Hourly
$36.70
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among states
27 of 45
Jobs in the state
40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,310Median: $76,340Highest 10%: $90,810
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$50,310$24.19
25th$61,850$29.74
Median$76,340$36.70
75th$77,150$37.09
90th$90,810$43.66

Cities in West Virginia

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Washington, DC$79,510
Salaries for every job in West Virginia

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for foreign language and literature teachers.

24. Pennsylvania$77,210
25. Alaska$76,490
26. Tennessee$76,350
27. West Virginia$76,340
28. Florida$76,230
29. Missouri$76,110
30. Louisiana$75,410
Foreign Language and Literature Teacher salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make an hour in West Virginia?

The median hourly pay in West Virginia is $36.70 ($76,340 a year).

Do foreign language and literature teachers make more in West Virginia than the national average?

No: $76,340 against $79,350 nationally, 4% less.

Where does West Virginia rank for foreign language and literature teacher pay?

West Virginia ranks 27 of 45 states.

Which city in West Virginia pays foreign language and literature teachers the most?

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $79,510 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.