History Teachers, Postsecondary Salary (2025)
Based on 18,790 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $48,410 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $63,920 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $83,820 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $112,090 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $162,160 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$48K
25th
$64K
Median
$84K
75th
$112K
90th
$162K
Highest Paying States for History Teachers, Postsecondary
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| California | $134,280 |
| Arizona | $127,350 |
| Connecticut | $119,890 |
| New Hampshire | $116,670 |
| Massachusetts | $114,880 |
| New York | $112,980 |
| New Jersey | $110,860 |
| New Mexico | $108,070 |
| Maryland | $107,100 |
| Oregon | $103,590 |
Geographic Salary Variation
History Teachers, Postsecondary salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is California at an average of $134,280 per year, while Oregon has an average of $103,590 — a difference of $30,690. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About History Teachers, Postsecondary
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 18,790 workers were employed as History Teachers, Postsecondarys in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Educational Instruction and Library Occupations. The annual mean wage of $96,580 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 25-1125