Foreign Language Professor salary in St. Louis, MO
Based on 11 certified H-1B filings in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes St Louis, Saint Louis.
Also listed as: Foreign Language Instructor, Assistant Professor of Spanish
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $57,000 |
| 25th | $57,083 |
| 50th (median) | $61,660 |
| 75th | $79,000 |
| 90th | $82,600 |
Cost of living
St. Louis's median Foreign Language Professor salary of $61,660 is worth about $64,800 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; St. Louis = 95.1).
Compared with all workers here
All Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in the St. Louis, MO area earned a median of $79,700 in May 2025 (150 employed). The H-1B median here is $61,660, 23% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Washington University | $60,330 | 10 |
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 | too few | 3 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.