What are the main factors that influence a French Instructor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A French Instructor's salary?

A French Instructor's salary grows with experience: an French Instructor (0-0 years)earns $66,243, an Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages (0-0 years)earns $74,084, an Assoc. Professor - Foreign Languages (0-0 years)earns $83,515, a Professor - Foreign Languages (0-0 years)earns $113,034,

What are the highest paying states for a French Instructor?

French Instructor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for French Instructor roles are District of Columbia $68,602, California $68,341, Massachusetts $67,431. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of French Instructor roles make?

Salaries for French Instructor level roles vary by specialization: Professor Of French: $91,847; French Teacher: $68,319; French Language Instructor: $65,091; Adjunct Instructor/French: $62,748; French Tutor: $62,488.

French Instructor Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a French Instructor make in Rhode Island?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a French Instructor in Rhode Island is $64,240 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, a French Instructor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,539
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,623 to $72,772
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,868

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French Instructor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,772	$6,064	$1,399	$35
Average	$64,240	$5,353	$1,235	$31
25th Percentile	$54,623	$4,552	$1,050	$26

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Key Factors That Influence French Instructor Salaries

A French Instructor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do French Instructor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract French Instructors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $68,602.
California: $68,341.
Massachusetts: $67,431.

District of Columbia $68,602 California $68,341 Massachusetts $67,431 Washington $67,183 New Jersey $67,158 Alaska $67,071 Connecticut $66,216 New York $65,869

Hawaii $64,760 Rhode Island $64,240 Maryland $63,887 Minnesota $63,403 Colorado $63,217 Illinois $63,155 Oregon $62,920 Delaware $62,746

New Hampshire $62,637 Virginia $62,393 Pennsylvania $61,681 Nevada $61,321 North Dakota $61,204 Michigan $61,018 Wisconsin $60,950 Vermont $60,813

Texas $60,435 Maine $60,411 Arizona $60,373 Ohio $60,330 Georgia $59,760 Indiana $59,475 Wyoming $59,419 Utah $59,333

Iowa $59,295 Kansas $58,998 Louisiana $58,911 North Carolina $58,880 Missouri $58,868 Florida $58,626 Montana $58,496 Nebraska $58,372

Kentucky $58,304 South Carolina $58,056 Tennessee $57,901 Idaho $57,839 New Mexico $57,387 Oklahoma $57,288 Alabama $56,922 South Dakota $56,309

Arkansas $55,974 West Virginia $55,795 Mississippi $55,256

Top Paying Cities for French Instructors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $65,043
Albion: $64,493
Ashaway: $64,919

Adamsville, RI $65,043 Albion, RI $64,493 Ashaway, RI $64,919 Barrington, RI $64,323 Block Island, RI $64,681 Bradford, RI $64,880 Bristol, RI $64,571 Carolina, RI $64,773

Charlestown, RI $64,797 Chepachet, RI $64,668 Clayville, RI $64,488 Coventry, RI $64,491 West Greenwich, RI $64,668 East Greenwich, RI $64,447 Exeter, RI $64,651 Fiskeville, RI $64,322

Forestdale, RI $64,818 Foster, RI $64,634 Glendale, RI $64,823 Greene, RI $64,719 Greenville, RI $64,347 Harmony, RI $64,430 Harrisville, RI $64,795 Hope, RI $64,362

Hope Valley, RI $64,862 Hopkinton, RI $64,948 Jamestown, RI $64,731 Kenyon, RI $64,765 Little Compton, RI $65,033 Manville, RI $64,578 Mapleville, RI $64,680 Newport, RI $64,796

Middletown, RI $64,825 North Kingstown, RI $64,558 North Scituate, RI $64,431 Oakland, RI $64,750 Pascoag, RI $64,838 Pawtucket, RI $64,227 Central Falls, RI $64,256 Cumberland, RI $64,621

Lincoln, RI $64,320 Portsmouth, RI $64,789 Prudence Island, RI $64,656 Rockville, RI $64,938 Saunderstown, RI $64,692 Shannock, RI $64,769 Slatersville, RI $64,818 Slocum, RI $64,690

Tiverton, RI $64,986 Wakefield, RI $64,747 Kingston, RI $64,722 Narragansett, RI $64,765 Peace Dale, RI $64,739 Warren, RI $64,489 Warwick, RI $64,310 Westerly, RI $64,935

West Kingston, RI $64,743 West Warwick, RI $64,388 Wood River Junction, RI $64,835 Woonsocket, RI $64,822 North Smithfield, RI $64,674 Wyoming, RI $64,769 Providence, RI $64,209 Cranston, RI $64,217

North Providence, RI $64,225 East Providence, RI $64,213 Riverside, RI $64,234 Rumford, RI $64,224 Smithfield, RI $64,354 Johnston, RI $64,247

French Instructor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a French Instructor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$54,623

Average $64,240/year

$72,772

$4,552

Average $5,353/month

$6,064

$1,050

Average $1,235/week

$1,399

$26

Average $31/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,772	$6,064	$1,399	$35
Average	$64,240	$5,353	$1,235	$31
25th Percentile	$54,623	$4,552	$1,050	$26

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