Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Syracuse, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Syracuse, NY

Median annual salary $86,760 +12.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,910
90th percentile $137,200
National median $77,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,910
    25th
    $70,660
    50th (median)
    $86,760
    75th
    $95,100
    90th
    $137,200

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 118% Median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 18% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $98,250
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $82,250
    Rochester, NY $75,920

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,720
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,260
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,990
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,400
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,930
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $63,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Syracuse, NY is 12.7% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $58,910 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,660.