Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Minnesota

In Minnesota we have BLS pay data for foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary in Minneapolis only, where the average is $90,590 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary average at $89,150 and the median at $80,650 for 410 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $89,990.

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Minnesota

Minneapolis$90,590

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minneapolis	$90,590	$80,290	$67,340	$67,923	105

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in Minnesota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1124.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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