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Foreign Language

Knowledge

Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.

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Category

Knowledge

Used in

25+ careers

Avg. Importance

3.0 / 5

Careers Using Foreign Language

Ranked by how important Foreign Language is to each occupation, based on O*NET data.

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $77,010/yr

5.0

Interpreters and Translators

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · $59,440/yr

4.1

Anthropologists and Archeologists

Life, Physical, and Social Science · $64,910/yr

4.0

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $95,770/yr

3.6

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $84,290/yr

3.6

Farm Labor Contractors

Business and Financial Operations · $48,690/yr

3.5

Customs and Border Protection Officers

Protective Service · $76,290/yr

3.0

Security Guards

Protective Service · $38,370/yr

3.0

Flight Attendants

Transportation and Material Moving · $67,130/yr

3.0

Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks

Office and Administrative Support · $41,460/yr

2.9

Freight Forwarders

Office and Administrative Support · $49,900/yr

2.9

Parking Enforcement Workers

Protective Service · $47,150/yr

2.7

First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators

Transportation and Material Moving

2.7

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $78,270/yr

2.7

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $80,190/yr

2.7

Personal Care Aides

Healthcare Support

2.7

Government Property Inspectors and Investigators

Business and Financial Operations · $78,420/yr

2.6

History Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $81,500/yr

2.6

Urologists

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

2.6

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

Management · $104,070/yr

2.6

Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education

Educational Instruction and Library

2.6

First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers

Sales and Related · $47,320/yr

2.6

Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

Community and Social Service

2.6

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $94,680/yr

2.6

Special Education Teachers, Preschool

Educational Instruction and Library · $62,190/yr

2.6

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