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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $94,280 +22.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,970
90th percentile $160,420
Employed locally 230
National median $77,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,970
    25th
    $71,910
    50th (median)
    $94,280
    75th
    $100,830
    90th
    $160,420

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 117% Median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 17% 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
    El Paso, TX $101,550
    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 Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,950
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,230
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,540
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,610
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,890
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $133,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Houston, TX is 22.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $58,970 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,910.