Language Specialist Career

*A job as a Language Specialist falls under the broader career category of Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary : Teach languages and literature courses in languages other than English. Includes teachers of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.


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Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondar Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$88,490

Median Hourly Wage

$42.54*

Total Employed Nationally

20,820


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2023 wage data and 2022-2032 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.