Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Michigan

In Michigan, the median pay for foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary is $83,190 a year. About 500 people work in this job there.

$83,190Median yearly pay
$66,030–$104,000Middle half of workers, yearly
500People in this job in Michigan

That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($79,350). Michigan ranks 10th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary in Michigan

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$51,320
25% of workers$66,030
Half of workers (median)$83,190
75% of workers$104,000
90% of workers$131,640

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Michigan metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Ann Arbor$84,000190
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn$83,19060
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood$78,20070

Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary

  • Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 1,600 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Michigan

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$65,110
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$66,030
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,790
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$90,240
Interpreters and Translators$45,310
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$89,610
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$59,900
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$108,970

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.