Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, the median pay for foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary is $77,210 a year. About 1,060 people work in this job there.

$77,210Median yearly pay

$61,450–$101,410Middle half of workers, yearly

1,060People in this job in Pennsylvania

That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($79,350). Pennsylvania ranks 24th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$47,360
25% of workers	$61,450
Half of workers (median)	$77,210
75% of workers	$101,410
90% of workers	$120,290

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

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton	$97,520	60
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington	$82,890	500
Pittsburgh	$75,710	260

Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania

Job	Median yearly pay
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$78,800
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$77,060
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,930
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,670
Interpreters and Translators	$57,040
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,600
History Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,850
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$57,230

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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.