SOC 25-1125 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
History Teachers, Postsecondary — Los Angeles
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · 6 metro areas compared
In Los Angeles, CA the median wage for History Teachers, Postsecondary reaches $129,120 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Los Angeles, CA the median wage for History Teachers, Postsecondary reaches $129,120 a year. That is 54.0% more than the national median of $83,820. Pay ranges from under $56,430 at the tenth percentile to more than $208,850 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $84,670 to $168,900.
Employment stands at 480, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Riverside records the highest median at $192,320. Of the 740 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 90th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,430 | −32.7% |
| 25th | $84,670 | +1.0% |
| Median (50th) | $129,120 | +54.0% |
| 75th | $168,900 | +101.5% |
| 90th | $208,850 | +149.2% |
| Mean | $132,520 | +58.1% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverside | $192,320 | 110 | |
| 2 | San Francisco | $162,160 | 100 | |
| 3 | San Diego | $135,420 | 160 | |
| 4 | San Jose | $127,780 | 100 | |
| 5 | Sacramento | $127,180 | 110 | |
| 6 | Fresno | $121,820 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Los Angeles run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $129,120 buys what $116,640 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 39.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$129,120as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$116,640US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $129,120 a year, 54.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $56,430 to $208,850 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 480 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Riverside, at $192,320.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for History Teachers, Postsecondary in Los Angeles, CA?
The median annual wage is $129,120, 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 Los Angeles, CA is 54.0% higher. 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 Los Angeles, CA earns more than $208,850 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $56,430 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 Riverside, at $192,320 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 480 jobs in this occupation in Los Angeles, CA. 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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