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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California

In California, foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary earn a median of $106,330 per year.

Median (California)
$106,330
Bottom 10%
$49,170
Top 10%
$215,570
Employed in California
2,120

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary earn a median of $106,330 — 38% above the national median of $77,010. Locally the range runs $49,170 to $215,570. About 2,120 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #2 of 46 states for foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary pay — roughly the 98th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Connecticut, $106,430) by 0%. State employment of about 2,120 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$77,010
US bottom 10%
$47,090
US top 10%
$134,960

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Writing
  • Learning Strategies
  • Active Learning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring

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