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Do you want to become a russian language instructor at Middlebury College, and you wonder what that means or entails? We have the full list of best states for russian language instructors that you can check out, before you begin your journey. Pay, benefits, and opportunities vary greatly by state, and it's no different for russian language instructors. We found that New Hampshire is the best state in the nation for russian language instructors, and people in Rochester earn the most in the field.
We figured that the best places for russian language instructor jobs has three things everyone would agree on. There would be high annual wages, good career prospects (no matter what phase of the career you are in), and a lot of job opportunities.We found that New Hampshire is the best state for russian language instructor jobs, whereas Oklahoma is the worst.
10 best states for russian language instructors in 2025
1. New Hampshire
Total russian language instructor jobs: 304 Average annual salary: $130,084 Lowest 10 percent earn: $101,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $166,000 Location Quotient: 1.95
2. Vermont
Total russian language instructor jobs: 140 Average annual salary: $119,355 Lowest 10 percent earn: $94,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $150,000 Location Quotient: 2.05
3. North Dakota
Total russian language instructor jobs: 77 Average annual salary: $126,833 Lowest 10 percent earn: $94,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $169,000 Location Quotient: 0.93
4. Michigan
Total russian language instructor jobs: 741 Average annual salary: $104,918 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $150,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
5. New York
Total russian language instructor jobs: 1,139 Average annual salary: $115,523 Lowest 10 percent earn: $84,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $157,000 Location Quotient: 1
6. New Jersey
Total russian language instructor jobs: 687 Average annual salary: $109,072 Lowest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $150,000 Location Quotient: 0.97
7. Washington
Total russian language instructor jobs: 588 Average annual salary: $108,350 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $158,000 Location Quotient: 0.9
8. Massachusetts
Total russian language instructor jobs: 872 Average annual salary: $105,012 Lowest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $135,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
9. Montana
Total russian language instructor jobs: 123 Average annual salary: $92,313 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $130,000 Location Quotient: 1.2
10. Alaska
Total russian language instructor jobs: 68 Average annual salary: $106,130 Lowest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $122,000 Location Quotient: 0.91
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Detailed list of the best states for a russian language instructor
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $130,084 | $101,000 | 1,342,795 | 304 |
| 2 | Vermont | $119,355 | $94,000 | 623,657 | 140 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $126,833 | $94,000 | 755,393 | 77 |
| 4 | Michigan | $104,918 | $73,000 | 9,962,311 | 741 |
| 5 | New York | $115,523 | $84,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,139 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $109,072 | $78,000 | 9,005,644 | 687 |
| 7 | Washington | $108,350 | $74,000 | 7,405,743 | 588 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $105,012 | $81,000 | 6,859,819 | 872 |
| 9 | Montana | $92,313 | $65,000 | 1,050,493 | 123 |
| 10 | Alaska | $106,130 | $91,000 | 739,795 | 68 |
| 11 | Nevada | $88,932 | $54,000 | 2,998,039 | 202 |
| 12 | Delaware | $88,587 | $61,000 | 961,939 | 146 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $98,336 | $68,000 | 5,795,483 | 382 |
| 14 | Illinois | $95,864 | $62,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,033 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $102,220 | $73,000 | 5,576,606 | 421 |
| 16 | California | $91,476 | $54,000 | 39,536,653 | 3,035 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $96,484 | $74,000 | 1,059,639 | 96 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $93,667 | $70,000 | 3,588,184 | 296 |
| 19 | Maryland | $90,532 | $60,000 | 6,052,177 | 608 |
| 20 | Oregon | $84,474 | $56,000 | 4,142,776 | 454 |
| 21 | Wyoming | $79,866 | $53,000 | 579,315 | 69 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $94,822 | $66,000 | 12,805,537 | 727 |
| 23 | Iowa | $80,409 | $52,000 | 3,145,711 | 335 |
| 24 | Idaho | $86,270 | $57,000 | 1,716,943 | 110 |
| 25 | Maine | $90,704 | $72,000 | 1,335,907 | 80 |
| 26 | District of Columbia | $98,730 | $64,000 | 693,972 | 54 |
| 27 | Virginia | $70,037 | $43,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,070 |
| 28 | Colorado | $66,867 | $42,000 | 5,607,154 | 718 |
| 29 | South Dakota | $78,161 | $53,000 | 869,666 | 78 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $76,975 | $49,000 | 1,920,076 | 176 |
| 31 | Indiana | $79,922 | $50,000 | 6,666,818 | 374 |
| 32 | Ohio | $76,084 | $49,000 | 11,658,609 | 677 |
| 33 | Kansas | $65,172 | $40,000 | 2,913,123 | 279 |
| 34 | West Virginia | $53,657 | $33,000 | 1,815,857 | 265 |
| 35 | Florida | $58,455 | $34,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,664 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $51,798 | $30,000 | 5,024,369 | 624 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $55,170 | $32,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,084 |
| 38 | Louisiana | $60,007 | $34,000 | 4,684,333 | 280 |
| 39 | Missouri | $69,066 | $42,000 | 6,113,532 | 366 |
| 40 | Hawaii | $46,897 | $41,000 | 1,427,538 | 103 |
| 41 | Utah | $69,015 | $44,000 | 3,101,833 | 162 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $57,668 | $34,000 | 4,454,189 | 296 |
| 43 | Arizona | $59,003 | $35,000 | 7,016,270 | 467 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $62,055 | $36,000 | 6,715,984 | 350 |
| 45 | Georgia | $51,507 | $30,000 | 10,429,379 | 961 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $41,987 | $25,000 | 2,088,070 | 208 |
| 47 | Texas | $47,549 | $27,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,779 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $47,630 | $27,000 | 2,984,100 | 154 |
| 49 | Alabama | $49,045 | $28,000 | 4,874,747 | 258 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $49,161 | $29,000 | 3,004,279 | 102 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $42,570 | $25,000 | 3,930,864 | 172 |
Highest paying states for russian language instructors
| Rank | State | Avg. Russian Language Instructor Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $130,084 |
| 2 | Vermont | $119,355 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $126,833 |
| 4 | Michigan | $104,918 |
| 5 | New York | $115,523 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $109,072 |
| 7 | Washington | $108,350 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $105,012 |
| 9 | Montana | $92,313 |
| 10 | Alaska | $106,130 |
| 11 | Nevada | $88,932 |
| 12 | Delaware | $88,587 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $98,336 |
| 14 | Illinois | $95,864 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $102,220 |
| 16 | California | $91,476 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $96,484 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $93,667 |
| 19 | Maryland | $90,532 |
| 20 | Oregon | $84,474 |
| 21 | Wyoming | $79,866 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $94,822 |
| 23 | Iowa | $80,409 |
| 24 | Idaho | $86,270 |
| 25 | Maine | $90,704 |
| 26 | District of Columbia | $98,730 |
| 27 | Virginia | $70,037 |
| 28 | Colorado | $66,867 |
| 29 | South Dakota | $78,161 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $76,975 |
| 31 | Indiana | $79,922 |
| 32 | Ohio | $76,084 |
| 33 | Kansas | $65,172 |
| 34 | West Virginia | $53,657 |
| 35 | Florida | $58,455 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $51,798 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $55,170 |
| 38 | Louisiana | $60,007 |
| 39 | Missouri | $69,066 |
| 40 | Hawaii | $46,897 |
| 41 | Utah | $69,015 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $57,668 |
| 43 | Arizona | $59,003 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $62,055 |
| 45 | Georgia | $51,507 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $41,987 |
| 47 | Texas | $47,549 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $47,630 |
| 49 | Alabama | $49,045 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $49,161 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $42,570 |
Expert opinions on the best states for russian language instructors
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for russian language instructors to find work opportunities?
Christopher Hutchinson Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of German, The University of Mississippi
One common avenue for graduates with a German degree in K-12 teaching is a nationwide shortage of qualified language teachers. Alternatively, consider reaching out to German companies, or companies with an international presence, in a field that interests you. I would also encourage you not to limit yourself to the United States. Having learned German, you've opened up a whole new job market for yourself - take advantage of this if you can and consider working or interning in Germany for a time.
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Updated January 8, 2025