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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $82,250 +6.8% vs national
Median hourly
10th percentile $44,710
90th percentile $202,750
Employed locally 170
National median $77,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,710
    25th
    $59,990
    50th (median)
    $82,250
    75th
    $122,800
    90th
    $202,750

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 52% Median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Jose, CA is 6.8% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $44,710 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,990.