How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make in Wisconsin?
$78,490a year
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers in Wisconsin. That is $37.74 an hour or $6,541 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.74
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,340Median: $78,490Highest 10%: $134,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,340 | $25.16 | |
| 25th | $66,260 | $31.86 | |
| Median | $78,490 | $37.74 | |
| 75th | $95,490 | $45.91 | |
| 90th | $134,500 | $64.65 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $80,290 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $78,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foreign language and literature teachers.
| 17. New Jersey | $79,060 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $37.74 ($78,490 a year).
Do foreign language and literature teachers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $78,490 against $79,350 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for foreign language and literature teacher pay?
Wisconsin ranks 20 of 45 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays foreign language and literature teachers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $80,290 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.