How much does a history teacher make in California?
$127,200a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in California. That is $61.14 an hour or $10,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.14
- Vs. national median
- +52%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,690Median: $127,200Highest 10%: $217,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,690 | $30.14 | |
| 25th | $85,200 | $40.96 | |
| Median | $127,200 | $61.14 | |
| 75th | $168,500 | $80.99 | |
| 90th | $217,700 | $104.66 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Riverside, CA | $192,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $162,200 |
| San Diego, CA | $135,400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $129,100 |
| San Jose, CA | $127,800 |
| Sacramento, CA | $127,200 |
| Fresno, CA | $121,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for history teachers.
| 1. California | $127,200 |
| 2. New Hampshire | $106,900 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $104,900 |
| 4. Oregon | $104,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $61.14 ($127,200 a year).
Do history teachers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $127,200 against $83,820 nationally, 52% more.
Where does California rank for history teacher pay?
California ranks 1 of 45 states.
Which city in California pays history teachers the most?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA, with a median of $192,300 a year.
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.