How much does a history teacher make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $40.30 an hour or $6,985 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.30
- Average (mean)
- $96,580
- Jobs
- 18,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,410 | $23.27 | |
| 25th | $63,920 | $30.73 | |
| Median | $83,820 | $40.30 | |
| 75th | $112,100 | $53.89 | |
| 90th | $162,200 | $77.96 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $127,200 |
| New Hampshire | $106,900 |
| Massachusetts | $104,900 |
| Oregon | $104,300 |
| Connecticut | $102,000 |
| New York | $100,400 |
| New Jersey | $99,900 |
| Maine | $99,610 |
| Michigan | $99,440 |
| Pennsylvania | $98,850 |
| Maryland | $97,830 |
| Arizona | $97,430 |
| Minnesota | $92,970 |
| Virginia | $85,910 |
| District of Columbia | $85,550 |
| Illinois | $83,940 |
| Vermont | $83,750 |
| New Mexico | $83,700 |
| Washington | $83,250 |
| Nevada | $81,930 |
| Utah | $81,750 |
| Texas | $81,530 |
| Wisconsin | $81,380 |
| Ohio | $81,080 |
| Missouri | $80,680 |
| Indiana | $79,450 |
| Georgia | $79,010 |
| Louisiana | $78,990 |
| Colorado | $78,410 |
| Iowa | $77,040 |
| Montana | $75,770 |
| Wyoming | $75,400 |
| North Carolina | $75,070 |
| Kansas | $74,920 |
| South Carolina | $73,670 |
| Tennessee | $72,940 |
| Florida | $70,880 |
| West Virginia | $69,560 |
| South Dakota | $69,220 |
| Oklahoma | $66,910 |
| Alabama | $66,550 |
| Kentucky | $64,600 |
| Mississippi | $63,450 |
| Nebraska | $57,150 |
| Arkansas | $47,860 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Riverside, CA | $192,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $162,200 |
| San Diego, CA | $135,400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $129,100 |
| New Haven, CT | $128,800 |
| San Jose, CA | $127,800 |
| Sacramento, CA | $127,200 |
| Fresno, CA | $121,800 |
| McAllen, TX | $120,300 |
| Madison, WI | $112,500 |
| Lansing, MI | $109,800 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $107,700 |
| Providence, RI | $107,000 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $106,800 |
| Boston, MA | $105,400 |
In other countries
History Teacher belongs to the international group "University and higher education teachers".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $40.30 ($83,820 a year).
How much does a history teacher make a month?
About $6,985 a month before tax, based on a median of $83,820 a year.
How much does a history teacher make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,410 or less a year ($23.27 an hour); the top 10% make $162,200 or more.
Which state pays history teachers the most?
California, with a median of $127,200 a year, followed by New Hampshire ($106,900) and Massachusetts ($104,900).
Which city pays history teachers the most?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA, with a median of $192,300 a year.
How many history teachers are there in the United States?
About 18,790 people work as history teachers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.