Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $95,730 +24.3% vs national
Median hourly
10th percentile $59,550
90th percentile $129,670
National median $77,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,550
    25th
    $77,420
    50th (median)
    $95,730
    75th
    $105,280
    90th
    $129,670

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 111% Median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 11% above the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Amherst Town, MA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Amherst Town, MA is 24.3% above the national median of $77,010. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $59,550 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,420.