How much does a history teacher make in New York?
$100,400a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in New York. That is $48.27 an hour or $8,367 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.27
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,840Median: $100,400Highest 10%: $183,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,840 | $29.25 | |
| 25th | $78,390 | $37.69 | |
| Median | $100,400 | $48.27 | |
| 75th | $132,800 | $63.83 | |
| 90th | $183,800 | $88.36 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albany, NY | $101,400 |
| New York, NY | $101,200 |
| Ithaca, NY | $99,940 |
| Syracuse, NY | $98,720 |
| Buffalo, NY | $93,430 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $90,950 |
| Rochester, NY | $87,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for history teachers.
| 3. Massachusetts | $104,900 |
| 4. Oregon | $104,300 |
| 5. Connecticut | $102,000 |
| 6. New York | $100,400 |
| 7. New Jersey | $99,900 |
| 8. Maine | $99,610 |
| 9. Michigan | $99,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $48.27 ($100,400 a year).
Do history teachers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $100,400 against $83,820 nationally, 20% more.
Where does New York rank for history teacher pay?
New York ranks 6 of 45 states.
Which city in New York pays history teachers the most?
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, with a median of $101,400 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.