How much does a history teacher make in San Francisco?
$162,200a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $77.96 an hour or $13,510 a month.
- Hourly
- $77.96
- Vs. national median
- +93%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $84,300Median: $162,200Highest 10%: $290,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,300 | $40.53 | |
| 25th | $125,900 | $60.50 | |
| Median | $162,200 | $77.96 | |
| 75th | $222,800 | $107.10 | |
| 90th | $290,600 | $139.70 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for history teachers.
| Riverside, CA | $192,300 |
| San Diego, CA | $135,400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $129,100 |
| San Jose, CA | $127,800 |
| Sacramento, CA | $127,200 |
| Fresno, CA | $121,800 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $357,200 |
| Economics Teacher | $203,700 |
| Engineering Teacher | $175,200 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $170,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $170,100 |
| Communications Teacher | $166,900 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $165,100 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $137,400 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $134,900 |
| Atmospheric | $134,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $77.96 ($162,200 a year).
Do history teachers make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $162,200 against $83,820 nationally, 93% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $127,200, so San Francisco pays 28% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for history teacher pay?
2 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a history teacher make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $84,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $290,600 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.