How much does a history teacher make in Rochester?
$87,420a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $42.03 an hour or $7,285 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.03
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,850Median: $87,420Highest 10%: $125,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,850 | $30.70 | |
| 25th | $76,970 | $37.00 | |
| Median | $87,420 | $42.03 | |
| 75th | $109,000 | $52.38 | |
| 90th | $125,800 | $60.50 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for history teachers.
| Albany, NY | $101,400 |
| New York, NY | $101,200 |
| Syracuse, NY | $98,720 |
| Buffalo, NY | $93,430 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $90,950 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $121,700 |
| Business Teacher | $102,300 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $99,050 |
| Physics Teacher | $98,690 |
| Political Science Teacher | $96,960 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teacher | $86,590 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $82,830 |
| Sociology Teacher | $82,070 |
| Psychology Teacher | $81,120 |
| Education Teacher | $80,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $42.03 ($87,420 a year).
Do history teachers make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $87,420 against $83,820 nationally, 4% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $100,400, so Rochester pays 13% less.
Where does Rochester rank for history teacher pay?
43 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a history teacher make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,800 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.