What are the main factors that influence a Foreign Language Teacher's salary?

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

How does experience change A Foreign Language Teacher's salary?

A Foreign Language Teacher's salary grows with experience: an Foreign Language Teacher (0-0 years)earns $65,939, an Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages (0-0 years)earns $73,744, an Assoc. Professor - Foreign Languages (0-0 years)earns $83,132, a Professor - Foreign Languages (0-0 years)earns $112,516,

What are the highest paying states for a Foreign Language Teacher?

Foreign Language Teacher salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Foreign Language Teacher roles are District of Columbia $70,553, California $70,285, Massachusetts $69,349. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Foreign Language Teacher roles make?

Salaries for Foreign Language Teacher level roles vary by specialization: Foreign Language Professor: $106,626; Foreign Language Analyst: $103,643; Foreign English Teacher: $65,898; Foreign Language Translator: $63,797; Interpreters Foreign Language Work home: $63,014.

Foreign Language Teacher Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Foreign Language Teacher make in Hawaii?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Foreign Language Teacher in Hawaii is $66,602 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, a Foreign Language Teacher's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,832
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,829 to $75,621
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,842

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Foreign Language Teacher Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,621	$6,302	$1,454	$36
Average	$66,602	$5,550	$1,281	$32
25th Percentile	$57,829	$4,819	$1,112	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Foreign Language Teacher Salaries

A Foreign Language Teacher'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 Foreign Language Teacher 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 Foreign Language Teachers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $70,553.
California: $70,285.
Massachusetts: $69,349.

District of Columbia $70,553 California $70,285 Massachusetts $69,349 Washington $69,094 New Jersey $69,068 Alaska $68,979 Connecticut $68,100 New York $67,743

Hawaii $66,602 Rhode Island $66,067 Maryland $65,704 Minnesota $65,207 Colorado $65,016 Illinois $64,952 Oregon $64,710 Delaware $64,531

New Hampshire $64,419 Virginia $64,168 Pennsylvania $63,435 Nevada $63,066 North Dakota $62,945 Michigan $62,754 Wisconsin $62,683 Vermont $62,543

Texas $62,155 Maine $62,129 Arizona $62,091 Ohio $62,046 Georgia $61,460 Indiana $61,167 Wyoming $61,109 Utah $61,020

Iowa $60,982 Kansas $60,676 Louisiana $60,587 North Carolina $60,555 Missouri $60,542 Florida $60,294 Montana $60,160 Nebraska $60,033

Kentucky $59,962 South Carolina $59,708 Tennessee $59,548 Idaho $59,485 New Mexico $59,019 Oklahoma $58,917 Alabama $58,541 South Dakota $57,911

Arkansas $57,567 West Virginia $57,382 Mississippi $56,827

Top Paying Cities for Foreign Language Teachers

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:

Aiea: $66,242
Anahola: $65,373
Captain Cook: $65,308

Aiea, HI $66,242 Anahola, HI $65,373 Captain Cook, HI $65,308 Eleele, HI $65,506 Ewa Beach, HI $66,183 Kapolei, HI $66,130 Haiku, HI $65,422 Hakalau, HI $65,275

Haleiwa, HI $66,003 Hana, HI $65,265 Hanalei, HI $65,288 Hanamaulu, HI $65,420 Hanapepe, HI $65,502 Hauula, HI $66,103 Hawaii National Park, HI $65,351 Hawi, HI $65,459

Hilo, HI $65,414 Princeville, HI $65,407 Holualoa, HI $65,334 Honaunau, HI $65,221 Honokaa, HI $65,305 Honomu, HI $65,408 Hoolehua, HI $65,221 Kaaawa, HI $66,125

Kahuku, HI $65,984 Kahului, HI $65,573 Kailua, HI $66,221 Ocean View, HI $65,388 Waikoloa, HI $65,381 Keauhou, HI $65,334 Kailua Kona, HI $65,413 Kalaheo, HI $65,427

Kalaupapa, HI $65,161 Kamuela, HI $65,338 Kaneohe, HI $66,207 Kapaa, HI $65,499 Kaumakani, HI $65,534 Kaunakakai, HI $65,299 Keaau, HI $65,459 Kealakekua, HI $65,424

Kealia, HI $65,446 Kekaha, HI $65,380 Kihei, HI $65,506 Kilauea, HI $65,408 Kapaau, HI $65,358 Koloa, HI $65,437 Kualapuu, HI $65,279 Kunia, HI $66,109

Kurtistown, HI $65,425 Lahaina, HI $65,438 Laie, HI $66,042 Lanai City, HI $65,279 Laupahoehoe, HI $65,444 Lawai, HI $65,534 Lihue, HI $65,420 Makawao, HI $65,472

Makaweli, HI $65,276 Maunaloa, HI $65,122 Mountain View, HI $65,391 Naalehu, HI $65,259 Ninole, HI $65,215 Ookala, HI $65,236 Paauilo, HI $65,316 Pahala, HI $65,277

Pahoa, HI $65,364 Paia, HI $65,441 Papaaloa, HI $65,453 Papaikou, HI $65,317 Pearl City, HI $66,194 Pepeekeo, HI $65,444 Puunene, HI $65,573 Volcano, HI $65,351

Wahiawa, HI $66,080 Pukalani, HI $65,472 Mililani, HI $66,160 Kula, HI $65,337 Waialua, HI $65,967 Waianae, HI $66,028 Wailuku, HI $65,471 Waimanalo, HI $66,208

Waimea, HI $65,528 Waipahu, HI $66,165 Honolulu, HI $66,265 J B P H H, HI $66,253 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $66,116 Schofield Barracks, HI $66,097 Fort Shafter, HI $66,265 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $66,265

Camp H M Smith, HI $66,250 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $66,186 Wake Island, HI $66,265

Foreign Language Teacher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Foreign Language Teacher'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

$57,829

Average $66,602/year

$75,621

$4,819

Average $5,550/month

$6,302

$1,112

Average $1,281/week

$1,454

$28

Average $32/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,621	$6,302	$1,454	$36
Average	$66,602	$5,550	$1,281	$32
25th Percentile	$57,829	$4,819	$1,112	$28

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