History Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
The median history teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $83,820 per year. Salaries range from $48,410 at the entry level to $162,160+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 18,790 history teachers, postsecondary jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 0.2% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$83,820
per year
Employment
18,790
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$48,410
25th percentile
$63,920
Median
$83,820
75th percentile
$112,090
90th percentile
$162,160
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-0.2%
Decline
Annual Openings
1,700
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
History Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State
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$48K$127K■ No data
Top Paying States
California
$127K
+52%
New Hampshire
$107K
+28%
Massachusetts
$105K
+25%
Oregon
$104K
+24%
Connecticut
$102K
+22%
New York
$100K
+20%
New Jersey
$100K
+19%
Maine
$100K
+19%
Michigan
$99K
+19%
Pennsylvania
$99K
+18%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $127,170 | +51.7% |
| New Hampshire | $106,880 | +27.5% |
| Massachusetts | $104,900 | +25.1% |
| Oregon | $104,330 | +24.5% |
| Connecticut | $101,950 | +21.6% |
| New York | $100,400 | +19.8% |
| New Jersey | $99,900 | +19.2% |
| Maine | $99,610 | +18.8% |
| Michigan | $99,440 | +18.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $98,850 | +17.9% |
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History Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $192,320 | +129.4% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $162,160 | +93.5% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $135,420 | +61.6% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $129,120 | +54.0% |
| New Haven, CT | $128,760 | +53.6% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $127,780 | +52.4% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $127,180 | +51.7% |
| Fresno, CA | $121,820 | +45.3% |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $120,300 | +43.5% |
| Madison, WI | $112,530 | +34.3% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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