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 $65,409, an Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages (0-0 years)earns $73,151, an Assoc. Professor - Foreign Languages (0-0 years)earns $82,464, a Professor - Foreign Languages (0-0 years)earns $111,612,

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 Rhode Island

How much does a Foreign Language Teacher make in Rhode Island?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Foreign Language Teacher in Rhode Island is $66,067 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): $83,158
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,365 to $75,013
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,442

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,013	$6,251	$1,443	$36
Average	$66,067	$5,506	$1,271	$32
25th Percentile	$57,365	$4,780	$1,103	$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:

Adamsville: $66,893
Albion: $66,328
Ashaway: $66,766

Adamsville, RI $66,893 Albion, RI $66,328 Ashaway, RI $66,766 Barrington, RI $66,153 Block Island, RI $66,521 Bradford, RI $66,726 Bristol, RI $66,408 Carolina, RI $66,616

Charlestown, RI $66,640 Chepachet, RI $66,507 Clayville, RI $66,322 Coventry, RI $66,325 West Greenwich, RI $66,508 East Greenwich, RI $66,281 Exeter, RI $66,490 Fiskeville, RI $66,152

Forestdale, RI $66,662 Foster, RI $66,472 Glendale, RI $66,667 Greene, RI $66,560 Greenville, RI $66,177 Harmony, RI $66,263 Harrisville, RI $66,638 Hope, RI $66,193

Hope Valley, RI $66,707 Hopkinton, RI $66,795 Jamestown, RI $66,572 Kenyon, RI $66,607 Little Compton, RI $66,883 Manville, RI $66,415 Mapleville, RI $66,520 Newport, RI $66,639

Middletown, RI $66,669 North Kingstown, RI $66,395 North Scituate, RI $66,263 Oakland, RI $66,592 Pascoag, RI $66,682 Pawtucket, RI $66,054 Central Falls, RI $66,084 Cumberland, RI $66,459

Lincoln, RI $66,150 Portsmouth, RI $66,632 Prudence Island, RI $66,495 Rockville, RI $66,785 Saunderstown, RI $66,532 Shannock, RI $66,611 Slatersville, RI $66,662 Slocum, RI $66,530

Tiverton, RI $66,835 Wakefield, RI $66,589 Kingston, RI $66,563 Narragansett, RI $66,607 Peace Dale, RI $66,581 Warren, RI $66,324 Warwick, RI $66,139 Westerly, RI $66,782

West Kingston, RI $66,584 West Warwick, RI $66,220 Wood River Junction, RI $66,679 Woonsocket, RI $66,665 North Smithfield, RI $66,514 Wyoming, RI $66,611 Providence, RI $66,035 Cranston, RI $66,044

North Providence, RI $66,052 East Providence, RI $66,040 Riverside, RI $66,061 Rumford, RI $66,051 Smithfield, RI $66,185 Johnston, RI $66,074

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

$57,365

Average $66,067/year

$75,013

$4,780

Average $5,506/month

$6,251

$1,103

Average $1,271/week

$1,443

$28

Average $32/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,013	$6,251	$1,443	$36
Average	$66,067	$5,506	$1,271	$32
25th Percentile	$57,365	$4,780	$1,103	$28

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