Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $60,510 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $31,270
90th percentile $143,530
Employed locally 40
National median $77,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,270
    25th
    $42,200
    50th (median)
    $60,510
    75th
    $84,120
    90th
    $143,530

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 64% Median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 36% below 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
    Connecticut $106,430
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $99,370
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $81,340
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $79,790
    South Carolina $70,460
    South Dakota $67,940

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31,190
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,760
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$76,580
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$177,220
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$39,200
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Salt Lake City?

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

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 21.4% below 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $31,270 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,200.