Foreign Language Professor salary in Ann Arbor, MI
Based on 29 certified H-1B filings in the Ann Arbor, MI metro area, FY2025–FY2026.
Also listed as: Foreign Language Instructor, Assistant Professor of Spanish
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $51,000 |
| 25th | $55,080 |
| 50th (median) | $66,000 |
| 75th | $77,455 |
| 90th | $82,600 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2022 | $53,701 | $51,000 | $58,042 | 12 |
| FY2023 | $60,411 | $51,000 | $60,865 | 13 |
| FY2024 | $53,382 | $52,658 | $60,860 | 10 |
| FY2025 | $58,434 | $55,080 | $71,953 | 17 |
| FY2026 | $72,195 | $58,727 | $80,870 | 12 |
Cost of living
Ann Arbor's median Foreign Language Professor salary of $66,000 is worth about $65,400 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Ann Arbor = 100.9).
Compared with all workers here
All Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in the Ann Arbor, MI area earned a median of $84,000 in May 2025 (190 employed). The H-1B median here is $66,000, 21% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | $60,282 | 27 |
| University of Wisconsin System | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 7 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.