Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $121,250 +57.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,170
90th percentile $208,910
Employed locally 110
National median $77,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,170
    25th
    $77,640
    50th (median)
    $121,250
    75th
    $160,160
    90th
    $208,910

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 129% Median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 29% 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
    Connecticut $106,430

    Nearby metros — Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    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
    California $106,330

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,330
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $98,270
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $103,640
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $57,680
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $57,660
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $78,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Sacramento, CA is 57.4% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $51,170 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,640.