Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $101,550 +31.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,230
90th percentile $134,640
Employed locally 80
National median $77,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,230
    25th
    $59,620
    50th (median)
    $101,550
    75th
    $134,640
    90th
    $134,640

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 173% Median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 73% above 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $94,280
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $79,630
    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 El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,000
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,810
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,550
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,480
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,820
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in El Paso, TX is 31.9% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $48,230 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,620.