How much does a history teacher make in Houston?
$102,800a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $49.44 an hour or $8,570 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.44
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,770Median: $102,800Highest 10%: $168,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,770 | $22.97 | |
| 25th | $78,580 | $37.78 | |
| Median | $102,800 | $49.44 | |
| 75th | $125,700 | $60.43 | |
| 90th | $168,600 | $81.03 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for history teachers.
| McAllen, TX | $120,300 |
| Austin, TX | $100,400 |
| College Station, TX | $98,560 |
| Dallas, TX | $83,820 |
| El Paso, TX | $77,680 |
| San Antonio, TX | $73,980 |
| Lubbock, TX | $62,080 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $131,700 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $105,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $104,500 |
| Business Teacher | $104,300 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,400 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $103,000 |
| Political Science Teacher | $103,000 |
| Atmospheric | $102,900 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $102,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $49.44 ($102,800 a year).
Do history teachers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $102,800 against $83,820 nationally, 23% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $81,530, so Houston pays 26% more.
Where does Houston rank for history teacher pay?
18 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a history teacher make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $168,600 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.