Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Virginia

Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary in Virginia earn the most in Virginia Beach (average $87,280 a year) and the least in Harrisonburg ($77,700), across the 3 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary average at $83,590 and the median at $74,000 for 890 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $89,990.

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

Virginia Beach$87,280
Richmond$78,350
Harrisonburg$77,700

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Virginia Beach	$87,280	$81,030	$60,700	$66,027	98
Richmond	$78,350	$68,660	$60,440	$60,258	98
Harrisonburg	$77,700	$80,410	$58,180	$59,838	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Virginia

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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