Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Virginia

In Virginia, the median pay for foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary is $74,000 a year. About 890 people work in this job there.

$74,000Median yearly pay
$59,780–$98,110Middle half of workers, yearly
890People in this job in Virginia

That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($79,350). Virginia ranks 34th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$49,290
25% of workers$59,780
Half of workers (median)$74,000
75% of workers$98,110
90% of workers$131,190

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk$81,030190
Harrisonburg$80,41060
Richmond$68,66080

Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$65,550
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72,170
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,520
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$67,330
Interpreters and Translators$63,030
History Teachers, Postsecondary$85,910
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$64,540
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$85,310

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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.