Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary
in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Middle 50%
- $63,810–$101,720
- vs U.S. median
- 0%
- Metro rank
- #12 of 17
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro earn a median of $79,510 a year, based on BLS estimates for 650 jobs (May 2025). That is in line with the U.S. median of $79,350 and 1% above the DC statewide median of $78,930. It ranks #12 of 17 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE650 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Questions
What is the average Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Washington?
The BLS median is $79,510 a year (May 2025). Half of the 650 jobs pay between $63,810 and $101,720. The 10th percentile is $52,810 and the 90th is $128,360.
Is Washington a high-paying metro for Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary?
That is in line with the U.S. median of $79,350 and 1% above the DC statewide median of $78,930. It ranks #12 of 17 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.