Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $99,560 +29.3% vs national
Median hourly
10th percentile $48,520
90th percentile $217,850
Employed locally 750
National median $77,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,520
    25th
    $63,480
    50th (median)
    $99,560
    75th
    $163,430
    90th
    $217,850

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 106% Median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 6% above the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Los Angeles, CA is 29.3% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $48,520 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,480.