Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $79,630 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $35,670
90th percentile $132,820
Employed locally 270
National median $77,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,670
    25th
    $56,080
    50th (median)
    $79,630
    75th
    $126,100
    90th
    $132,820

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 82% Median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 18% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $185,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,950
    Fresno, CA $161,600
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,660
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $124,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $121,250

    Nearby metros — Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Paso, TX $101,550
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $94,280
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $78,480
    College Station-Bryan, TX $78,360
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $77,380
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $76,610

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,590
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,820
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,250
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$59,170
    Instructional Coordinators$74,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Austin, TX is 3.4% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $35,670 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,080.