How Much Does A Spanish Teacher Make ?

Spanish Teacher make $57,909 per year on average, or $27.84 per hour, in the United States. Spanish Teacher on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $36,149 a year, while the top 10% makes $74,000. Location impacts how much a Spanish Teacher can expect to make. Spanish Teacher make the most in California, Colorado, New York and Virginia
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Highest Paying State

California

Spanish Teacher Jobs

  Spanish River Church
  Boca Raton, FL

May 31, 2026

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  St Phillips School and Community Center
  Dallas, TX

August 17, 2026

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  Pharos Academy Charter School
  Bronx, NY

August 2, 2026

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  Child, Inc.
  Austin, TX

August 5, 2026

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  Child, Inc.
  Austin, TX

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  Child, Inc.
  Austin, TX

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Average Salary for Spanish Teacher

Spanish Teacher in America make an average salary of $57,909 per year or $27.84 per hour. The top 10 percent makes over $74,000 per year, while the bottom 10 percent under $36,149 per year.

Most Common Spanish Teacher Benefits

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

403(b)

Highest Paying States

California

$62,922 Yearly

Colorado

$59,523 Yearly

New York

$59,053 Yearly

Virginia

$53,063 Yearly

Illinois

$48,741 Yearly

Spanish Teacher Average Salary by State

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Rank
State
Avg.Salary
Hourly Rate
1 California $62,922 $30.25
2 Colorado $59,523 $28.62
3 New York $59,053 $28.39
4 Virginia $53,063 $25.51
5 Illinois $48,741 $23.43
6 Texas $48,008 $23.08

Spanish Teacher Salary Details

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What is Spanish Teacher Salary

Percentile Annual Salary Monthly Salary Hourly Rate
90th Percentile $74,000 $6,167 $36.00
75th Percentile $62,400 $5,200 $30.00
Average $57,909 $4,826 $28.00
25th Percentile $44,029 $3,669 $21.00
10th Percentile $36,149 $3,012 $17.00

Junior Level

Yearly Salary

$61,046

Hourly Salary

$29.35

Middle Level

Yearly Salary

$47,745

Hourly Salary

$22.95

Senior Level

Yearly Salary

$68,528

Hourly Salary

$32.95

Spanish Teacher Pay Trends

Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Average Spanish Teacher Salary Over Time

 

Spanish Teacher Salary by Year

Year Average Salary Hourly Rate %Change
2024 $66,542 $32.00 0.11%
2023 $66,470 $32.00 5.64%
2022 $62,924 $30.00 1.56%
2021 $61,958 $30.00 4.37%
2020 $59,363 $29.00 0.18%
2019 $59,468 $29.00 2.19%
2018 $58,193 $28.00 1.79%
2017 $57,169 $27.00 2.51%
2016 $55,769 $27.00 1.9%
2015 $54,730 $26.00 1.78%
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