The median annual wage for Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in California is $106,330 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $126,260.
Pay spans roughly $49,170 at the 10th percentile to $215,570 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 2,120 people work as foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary in California.
| Median (annual) | $106,330 |
| Mean (annual) | $126,260 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $49,170 |
| 90th percentile | $215,570 |
| Employment | 2,120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.