A major in German lends itself well to business roles. Public relations executives represent clients by writing press releases, organizing public events and liaising with media contacts to ensure the public's perception of the client is as positive as possible. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary in May 2008 for a public relations professional was $51,280 a year. Working as a banker, meanwhile, allows you to use your developed communication skills to aid customers in handling their finances. Your ability as a German speaker serves you well in international banking, especially given Germany's status as a strong economic nation. The hourly wages of banking staff differ according to the position, varying between $11.35 and $44.02, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2008.
Language majors emphasize communication skills. Working as an interpreter, you convey statements made in German to another language, or vice versa. You carry out this task in settings such as community events, business meetings and legal tribunals. Interpreters earn an average of $38,850 per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in May 2008. As a foreign correspondent, you can work for a media outlet and be based in a German-speaking country. Your role involves researching information on local stories and reporting, either by writing articles or giving live broadcasts. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2008 study, journalists earned an average salary of $34,850 a year.
Careers in the tourism industry include flight attendant roles. Responsible for working shifts on airplanes traveling to and from Germany, you attend to passenger's needs and provide safety instructions and other essential information. Flight attendants earned an average of $35,930 per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2008 study. Hotel managers meanwhile, oversee the running of a hotel, everything from staff training to food operations and financial planning. Some hotels contain a general management team, with each member responsible for one area of the hotel. As of May 2008, a lodging manager typically earned about $45,800 each year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Working as part of a school or college, you prepare and teach lessons about German linguistics and culture. You'll need to complete a teacher education program along with your German degree to work in a United States public school. Language teachers are often at an advantage in terms of job prospects due to the shortage of professionals in some places. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a school teacher earned between $47,100 and $51,180 per year in 2008.