Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • California
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in California earn a median salary of $133,114 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +72.9% vs the national median of $77,010. An estimated 1,750 foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $82,250 to $185,030 depending on location.
$133,114
Avg median salary in California
$185,030
Highest paying metro
$82,250
Lowest paying metro
1,750
Employed in California
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Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
inForeign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside, CA | $185,030 | $131,460 | $200,200 | 130 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $163,950 | $105,650 | $212,250 | 40 |
| Fresno, CA | $161,600 | $122,520 | $163,600 | 60 |
| San Francisco, CA | $126,660 | $70,870 | $177,690 | 300 |
| San Diego, CA | $124,610 | $62,150 | $168,580 | 190 |
| Sacramento, CA | $121,250 | $77,640 | $160,160 | 110 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $99,560 | $63,480 | $163,430 | 750 |
| San Jose, CA | $82,250 | $59,990 | $122,800 | 170 |