How much does a history teacher make in District of Columbia?
$85,550a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in District of Columbia. That is $41.13 an hour or $7,129 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.13
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,950Median: $85,550Highest 10%: $132,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,950 | $31.23 | |
| 25th | $64,990 | $31.25 | |
| Median | $85,550 | $41.13 | |
| 75th | $126,000 | $60.56 | |
| 90th | $132,400 | $63.63 |
Cities in District of Columbia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $96,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for history teachers.
| 12. Arizona | $97,430 |
| 13. Minnesota | $92,970 |
| 14. Virginia | $85,910 |
| 15. District of Columbia | $85,550 |
| 16. Illinois | $83,940 |
| 17. Vermont | $83,750 |
| 18. New Mexico | $83,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour in District of Columbia?
The median hourly pay in District of Columbia is $41.13 ($85,550 a year).
Do history teachers make more in District of Columbia than the national average?
Yes: $85,550 against $83,820 nationally, 2% more.
Where does District of Columbia rank for history teacher pay?
District of Columbia ranks 15 of 45 states.
Which city in District of Columbia pays history teachers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $96,840 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.