Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Ohio

In Ohio, the median pay for foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary is $74,310 a year. About 960 people work in this job there.

$74,310Median yearly pay
$53,330–$95,660Middle half of workers, yearly
960People in this job in Ohio

That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($79,350). Ohio ranks 33rd of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$38,260
25% of workers$53,330
Half of workers (median)$74,310
75% of workers$95,660
90% of workers$103,810

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Columbus$79,980210
Cleveland$63,910160
Cincinnati$62,800170

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Ohio

JobMedian yearly pay
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,800
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$77,370
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,090
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$65,140
Interpreters and Translators$61,230
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$77,010
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$47,190
History Teachers, Postsecondary$81,080

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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.