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History Teachers, Postsecondary salary in United States

The median history teachers, postsecondary salary is $83,820 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
$48,410
Median (p50)
$83,820
Top (p90)
$162,160
Sample size
18,790

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$48,410
p25$63,920
Median$83,820
p75$112,090
Top (p90)$162,160
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History Teachers, Postsecondary salary by region

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$129,120
California$127,170
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$105,420
Massachusetts$104,900
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$102,840
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$101,170
New York$100,400
New Jersey$99,900
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$99,580
Michigan$99,440

Pay trend

Up 3.7% from 2023 to 2025.

$93,1202023
$93,7102024
$96,5802025

Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology

History Teachers, Postsecondary salary FAQs

What is the average History Teachers, Postsecondary salary in United States?

The median History Teachers, Postsecondary salary in United States is $83,820 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of history teachers, postsecondarys earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a History Teachers, Postsecondary earn per year in the US?

Pay typically ranges from about $48,410 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $162,160 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $83,820.

Do History Teachers, Postsecondary salaries vary by region in the US?

Yes. Pay varies across United States - Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA is among the highest at $129,120, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this History Teachers, Postsecondary salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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