Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $45,860 -40.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $36,460
90th percentile $99,840
Employed locally 140
National median $77,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,460
    25th
    $39,310
    50th (median)
    $45,860
    75th
    $75,540
    90th
    $99,840

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 67% Median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 33% 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
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $99,530
    Columbus, OH $63,280
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $63,060
    Ohio $61,460

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,500
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,160
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,240
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,510
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,320
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School $76,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Cleveland, OH is 40.4% below 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $36,460 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,310.