How much does a history teacher make in Albany?
$101,400a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $48.74 an hour or $8,448 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.74
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,240Median: $101,400Highest 10%: $130,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,240 | $38.10 | |
| 25th | $79,240 | $38.10 | |
| Median | $101,400 | $48.74 | |
| 75th | $103,200 | $49.61 | |
| 90th | $130,400 | $62.67 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for history teachers.
| New York, NY | $101,200 |
| Syracuse, NY | $98,720 |
| Buffalo, NY | $93,430 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $90,950 |
| Rochester, NY | $87,420 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $125,100 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $104,200 |
| Political Science Teacher | $104,100 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $103,600 |
| Physics Teacher | $103,500 |
| Sociology Teacher | $101,800 |
| Psychology Teacher | $100,800 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $98,430 |
| Communications Teacher | $98,040 |
| Business Teacher | $84,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $48.74 ($101,400 a year).
Do history teachers make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $101,400 against $83,820 nationally, 21% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $100,400, so Albany pays 1% more.
Where does Albany rank for history teacher pay?
21 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a history teacher make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,400 or more.
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.