How much does a history teacher make in Phoenix?
$97,430a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $46.84 an hour or $8,119 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.84
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,230Median: $97,430Highest 10%: $163,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,230 | $34.25 | |
| 25th | $77,950 | $37.48 | |
| Median | $97,430 | $46.84 | |
| 75th | $133,800 | $64.32 | |
| 90th | $163,100 | $78.42 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for history teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $137,300 |
| Atmospheric | $110,600 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $110,100 |
| Engineering Teacher | $108,500 |
| Political Science Teacher | $98,260 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $96,660 |
| Sociology Teacher | $92,340 |
| Curator | $84,150 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $83,770 |
| Business Teacher | $80,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $46.84 ($97,430 a year).
Do history teachers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $97,430 against $83,820 nationally, 16% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $97,430, so Phoenix pays 0% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for history teacher pay?
31 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a history teacher make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $71,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $163,100 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.