Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Ohio

Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary in Ohio earn the most in Columbus (average $73,540 a year) and the least in Cincinnati ($62,570), across the 3 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary average at $72,870 and the median at $74,310 for 960 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $89,990.

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Ohio

Columbus$73,540
Cleveland$71,410
Cincinnati$62,570

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Columbus	$73,540	$79,980	$58,890	$57,147	95
Cleveland	$71,410	$63,910	$39,950	$55,760	94
Cincinnati	$62,570	$62,800	$30,030	$50,050	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Columbus's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in Ohio

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1124.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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