SOC 25-1125 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
History Teachers, Postsecondary — Alabama
Alabama · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Alabama is $66,550 a year, trailing the national median of $83,820 by 20.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Alabama is $66,550 a year, trailing the national median of $83,820 by 20.6%. Half of workers earn between $61,040 and $81,680. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $49,990 and the ninetieth at $98,360.
The area has 340 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.33 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 45 states with published data for this occupation, Alabama ranks 41st by median wage. Auburn leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $82,570. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 210th of 690 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,990 | −40.4% |
| 25th | $61,040 | −27.2% |
| Median (50th) | $66,550 | −20.6% |
| 75th | $81,680 | −2.6% |
| 90th | $98,360 | +17.3% |
| Mean | $73,210 | −12.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auburn | $82,570 | 40 | |
| 2 | Birmingham | $78,630 | 50 | |
| 3 | Montgomery | $66,550 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alabama run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $66,550 goes as far as $74,944 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$66,550as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$74,944US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $66,550 a year, 20.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,990 to $98,360 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 340 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 41st of 45 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Auburn, at $82,570.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for History Teachers, Postsecondary in Alabama?
The median annual wage is $66,550, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $83,820, so pay in Alabama is 20.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Alabama earns more than $98,360 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,990 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Auburn, at $82,570 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 340 jobs in this occupation in Alabama. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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