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Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary vs. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education: Salary Comparison (2026)

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondarys earn a median salary of $77,010/year, while Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations earn $62,340/year - a difference of $14,670. Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondarys earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Median salary
$77,010
$62,340
Hourly rate
$null/hr
$null/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$47,090
$46,440
Senior level (90th %)
$134,960
$102,010
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
21,170
1,393,310
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Education
Education
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