What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Korean Language Instructor?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Korean Language Instructor jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Columbia, WA (71.9% above average), followed by Pennington County, SD and Beverly, MA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Columbia, WA $81,950 $6,829 $1,575 $39.40 Pennington County, SD $73,745 $6,145 $1,418 $35.45 Beverly, MA $72,384 $6,032 $1,392 $34.80 Springfield, VA $71,851 $5,987 $1,381 $34.54 Merrifield, VA $69,912 $5,826 $1,344 $33.61 Milford, CT $69,585 $5,798 $1,338 $33.45 Burleigh County, ND $69,209 $5,767 $1,330 $33.27 Sterling, VA $68,132 $5,677 $1,310 $32.76 Manassas, VA $67,907 $5,658 $1,305 $32.65 Spearfish, SD $66,227 $5,518 $1,273 $31.84

Korean Language Instructor

Korean Language Instructor Salary

Q: How much does a Korean Language Instructor make?

The average annual pay for a korean language instructor in the United States is $47,666 a year — that works out to approximately $22.92 an hour. The middle 80% of Korean Language Instructors earn between $41,000 (10th percentile) and $55,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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Korean Language Instructor Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$47,666

Columbus

Ohio

$46,041

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How much does a Korean Language Instructor make?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average annual pay for a Korean Language Instructor in the United States is $47,666 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $22.92 an hour. This is the equivalent of $916/week or $3,972/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $57,000 and as low as $36,000, the majority of Korean Language Instructor salaries currently range between $44,500 (25th percentile) to $50,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $55,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Korean Language Instructor varies little (about 6000), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

A Korean Language Instructor in your area makes on average $46,041 per year, or $1,625 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $47,666. Ohio ranks number 39 out of 50 states nationwide for Korean Language Instructor salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Korean Language Instructor jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Korean Language Instructor Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Korean Language Instructor job is above the national average. Topping the list is Columbia, WA, , with Pennington County, SD, and Beverly, MA, close behind in the second and third positions. Beverly, MA, beats the national average by $24,718 (51.9%), and Columbia, WA, furthers that trend with another $34,284 (71.9%) above the $47,666 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Korean Language Instructor appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

However, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies modestly at 21% between Columbia, WA, and Spearfish, SD, , suggesting it may be difficult to see much positive wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may help determine the balance between location and salary for a Korean Language Instructor role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Columbia, WA	$81,950	$6,829	$1,575	$39.40
Pennington County, SD	$73,745	$6,145	$1,418	$35.45
Beverly, MA	$72,384	$6,032	$1,392	$34.80
Springfield, VA	$71,851	$5,987	$1,381	$34.54
Merrifield, VA	$69,912	$5,826	$1,344	$33.61
Milford, CT	$69,585	$5,798	$1,338	$33.45
Burleigh County, ND	$69,209	$5,767	$1,330	$33.27
Sterling, VA	$68,132	$5,677	$1,310	$32.76
Manassas, VA	$67,907	$5,658	$1,305	$32.65
Spearfish, SD	$66,227	$5,518	$1,273	$31.84

What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Korean Language Instructor Jobs in the U.S.

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