How much does a history teacher make in Sacramento?
$127,200a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $61.14 an hour or $10,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.14
- Vs. national median
- +52%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,470Median: $127,200Highest 10%: $217,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,470 | $28.59 | |
| 25th | $105,800 | $50.86 | |
| Median | $127,200 | $61.14 | |
| 75th | $161,800 | $77.79 | |
| 90th | $217,700 | $104.66 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for history teachers.
| Riverside, CA | $192,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $162,200 |
| San Diego, CA | $135,400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $129,100 |
| San Jose, CA | $127,800 |
| Fresno, CA | $121,800 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Sciences Teacher | $169,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $141,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $139,800 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $135,100 |
| Psychology Teacher | $133,900 |
| Communications Teacher | $133,300 |
| Physics Teacher | $132,800 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $131,900 |
| Political Science Teacher | $131,400 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $130,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $61.14 ($127,200 a year).
Do history teachers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $127,200 against $83,820 nationally, 52% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $127,200, so Sacramento pays 0% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for history teacher pay?
7 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a history teacher make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $217,700 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.