Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $124,610 +61.8% vs national
Median hourly
10th percentile $44,550
90th percentile $213,220
Employed locally 190
National median $77,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,550
    25th
    $62,150
    50th (median)
    $124,610
    75th
    $168,580
    90th
    $213,220

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 122% Median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 22% above the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Diego, CA is 61.8% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $44,550 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,150.