Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • New York
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in New York earn a median salary of $82,045 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, +6.5% vs the national median of $77,010. An estimated 1,700 foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $67,250 to $98,250 depending on location.
$82,045
Avg median salary in New York
$98,250
Highest paying metro
$67,250
Lowest paying metro
1,700
Employed in New York
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Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $98,250 | $73,070 | $134,770 | 1,580 |
| Syracuse, NY | $86,760 | $70,660 | $95,100 | — |
| Rochester, NY | $75,920 | $65,210 | $98,520 | 80 |
| Central East New York | $67,250 | $54,430 | $82,940 | 40 |