How much does a history teacher make in Los Angeles?
$129,100a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $62.08 an hour or $10,760 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.08
- Vs. national median
- +54%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,430Median: $129,100Highest 10%: $208,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,430 | $27.13 | |
| 25th | $84,670 | $40.71 | |
| Median | $129,100 | $62.08 | |
| 75th | $168,900 | $81.20 | |
| 90th | $208,900 | $100.41 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for history teachers.
| Riverside, CA | $192,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $162,200 |
| San Diego, CA | $135,400 |
| San Jose, CA | $127,800 |
| Sacramento, CA | $127,200 |
| Fresno, CA | $121,800 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $175,100 |
| Physics Teacher | $172,500 |
| Geography Teacher | $146,000 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $141,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $137,800 |
| Economics Teacher | $137,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $134,600 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $132,900 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $131,700 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $131,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $62.08 ($129,100 a year).
Do history teachers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $129,100 against $83,820 nationally, 54% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $127,200, so Los Angeles pays 2% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for history teacher pay?
4 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a history teacher make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $208,900 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.