Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in New York

Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary in New York earn the most in New York (average $110,610 a year) and the least in Rochester ($83,900), across the 3 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary average at $109,490 and the median at $95,120 for 1,520 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $89,990.

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

New York$110,610
Syracuse$90,810
Rochester$83,900

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$110,610	$98,600	$66,770	$81,056	113
Syracuse	$90,810	$79,560	$73,410	$68,314	96
Rochester	$83,900	$75,360	$65,700	$63,844	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes 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 New York

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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