How much does a history teacher make in Washington?
$83,250a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in Washington. That is $40.02 an hour or $6,938 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.02
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,340Median: $83,250Highest 10%: $127,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,340 | $26.13 | |
| 25th | $65,160 | $31.33 | |
| Median | $83,250 | $40.02 | |
| 75th | $102,400 | $49.21 | |
| 90th | $127,500 | $61.31 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $101,800 |
| Seattle, WA | $84,520 |
| Spokane, WA | $78,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for history teachers.
| 16. Illinois | $83,940 |
| 17. Vermont | $83,750 |
| 18. New Mexico | $83,700 |
| 19. Washington | $83,250 |
| 20. Nevada | $81,930 |
| 21. Utah | $81,750 |
| 22. Texas | $81,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $40.02 ($83,250 a year).
Do history teachers make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $83,250 against $83,820 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Washington rank for history teacher pay?
Washington ranks 19 of 45 states.
Which city in Washington pays history teachers the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $101,800 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.