SOC 25-1125 · May 2025 · United States
History Teachers, Postsecondary
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for History Teachers, Postsecondary across the United States is $83,820 per year, measured over 18,790 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $127,170.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for History Teachers, Postsecondary
Pay for this occupation varies by 165.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $127,170 and Arkansas pays $47,860.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $127,170 | 1,450 | |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $106,880 | 100 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $104,900 | 780 | |
| 4 | Oregon | $104,330 | 260 | |
| 5 | Connecticut | $101,950 | 300 | |
| 6 | New York | $100,400 | 1,660 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | $99,900 | 780 | |
| 8 | Maine | $99,610 | 80 | |
| 9 | Michigan | $99,440 | 370 | |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $98,850 | 960 |
States with the most History Teachers, Postsecondary jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 2,030 | $81,530 | |
| 2 | New York | 1,660 | $100,400 | |
| 3 | California | 1,450 | $127,170 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 960 | $98,850 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 780 | $104,900 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | 780 | $99,900 | |
| 7 | Virginia | 760 | $85,910 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 720 | $75,070 | |
| 9 | Illinois | 700 | $83,940 | |
| 10 | Ohio | 650 | $81,080 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverside | $192,320 | 110 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $162,160 | 100 |
| 3 | San Diego | $135,420 | 160 |
| 4 | Los Angeles | $129,120 | 480 |
| 5 | New Haven | $128,760 | 110 |
| 6 | San Jose | $127,780 | 100 |
| 7 | Sacramento | $127,180 | 110 |
| 8 | Fresno | $121,820 | 60 |
| 9 | McAllen | $120,300 | 50 |
| 10 | Madison | $112,530 | 90 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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