Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Juan, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

Median annual salary $83,770 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $54,410
90th percentile $96,370
Employed locally 90
National median $77,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,410
    25th
    $65,850
    50th (median)
    $83,770
    75th
    $91,240
    90th
    $96,370

    San Juan economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $27,966 2023 • Census ACS
    Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 300% Median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 200% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $121,250

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $90,410
    Springfield, MO $80,060
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $77,690
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $73,550
    Colorado Springs, CO $63,800

    Related occupations in San Juan, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$22,350
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$49,540
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$45,850
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other$49,770
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$59,440
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$30,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Juan, PR is 8.8% 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 Juan?

    Entry-level Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $54,410 per year in San Juan, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,850.