Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in New York

In New York, the median pay for foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary is $95,120 a year. About 1,520 people work in this job there.

$95,120Median yearly pay
$74,910–$126,790Middle half of workers, yearly
1,520People in this job in New York

That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($79,350). New York ranks 6th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary in New York

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$59,290
25% of workers$74,910
Half of workers (median)$95,120
75% of workers$126,790
90% of workers$208,840

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in New York metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
New York-Newark-Jersey City$98,6001,460
Syracuse$79,5600
Rochester$75,36080

New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New York

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$85,760
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$97,070
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$94,840
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$84,850
Interpreters and Translators$84,090
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$78,010
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$92,050
History Teachers, Postsecondary$100,400

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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.