History Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
History Teachers, Postsecondary earn a median $83,820 a year nationally. Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
U.S. median
$83,820
$40.30 per hour
Range
$48,410 – $162,160
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
18,790
across the U.S.
▲2.8%
Pay trend: The median for history teachers, postsecondary in the U.S. rose from $81,500 (May 2024) to $83,820 (May 2025). That roughly kept pace with inflation (2.4%).
What history teachers, postsecondary do
Teach courses in human history and historiography.
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- 0.0% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 1,500
Employment of history teachers, postsecondary is projected to grow 0.0% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,500 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
History Teachers, Postsecondary take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$67,797
per year · effective tax rate 19.1%
$5,650Monthly
$2,825Twice a month
$2,608Every 2 weeks
$32.59Hourly
- Federal income tax$9,610
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,197
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,215
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$67,797
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $48,410 | $23.27 | $41,077 |
| 25th percentile | $63,920 | $30.73 | $53,540 |
| Median (50th) | $83,820 | $40.30 | $67,797 |
| 75th percentile | $112,090 | $53.89 | $87,685 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $162,160 | $77.96 | $122,102 |
History Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $127,170 | +5.1% | $88,936 | $62,690 – $217,700 | 1,450 |
| New Hampshire | $106,880 | +0.1% | $84,020 | $53,670 – $165,270 | 100 |
| Massachusetts | $104,900 | +4.1% | $77,602 | $63,940 – $173,230 | 780 |
| Oregon | $104,330 | +6.8% | $73,927 | $57,000 – $144,740 | 260 |
| Connecticut | $101,950 | +1.7% | $76,520 | $61,290 – $213,940 | 300 |
| New York | $100,400 | −0.8% | $74,578 | $60,840 – $183,780 | 1,660 |
| New Jersey | $99,900 | −0.4% | $74,936 | $32,220 – $207,540 | 780 |
| Maine | $99,610 | +15.9% | $73,279 | $59,480 – $131,750 | 80 |
| Michigan | $99,440 | +15.3% | $74,811 | $50,950 – $140,430 | 370 |
| Pennsylvania | $98,850 | +21.1% | $75,336 | $60,720 – $127,720 | 960 |
| Maryland | $97,830 | +11.8% | $73,370 | $54,360 – $149,630 | 310 |
| Arizona | $97,430 | −4.0% | $75,145 | $71,230 – $239,200+ | 150 |
| Minnesota | $92,970 | +13.1% | $69,436 | $63,240 – $162,620 | 280 |
| Virginia | $85,910 | +3.6% | $65,142 | $49,110 – $160,860 | 760 |
| District of Columbia | $85,550 | +8.5% | $64,711 | $64,950 – $132,350 | 180 |
| Illinois | $83,940 | −0.8% | $63,872 | $46,950 – $132,360 | 700 |
| Vermont | $83,750 | +4.6% | $64,681 | $51,140 – $134,750 | 80 |
| New Mexico | $83,700 | +3.4% | $64,943 | $63,550 – $169,340 | 120 |
| Washington | $83,250 | +4.8% | $67,396 | $54,340 – $127,530 | 290 |
| Nevada | $81,930 | +4.2% | $66,468 | $46,830 – $134,960 | 80 |
| Utah | $81,750 | +4.7% | $63,628 | $63,530 – $106,070 | 140 |
| Texas | $81,530 | −0.7% | $66,186 | $43,300 – $159,390 | 2,030 |
| Wisconsin | $81,380 | −1.1% | $63,148 | $59,900 – $136,450 | 370 |
| Ohio | $81,080 | +1.5% | $64,422 | $41,110 – $132,720 | 650 |
| Missouri | $80,680 | +0.3% | $62,734 | $47,320 – $138,230 | 360 |
| Indiana | $79,450 | −0.5% | $62,409 | $54,930 – $133,440 | 380 |
| Georgia | $79,010 | +1.9% | $60,936 | $50,850 – $108,030 | 630 |
| Louisiana | $78,990 | +8.3% | $62,416 | $47,820 – $122,340 | 120 |
| Colorado | $78,410 | +0.6% | $61,250 | $30,800 – $154,440 | 380 |
| Iowa | $77,040 | −0.5% | $60,752 | $49,400 – $128,300 | 150 |
| Montana | $75,770 | −18.1% | $59,214 | $61,220 – $135,460 | 40 |
| Wyoming | $75,400 | +4.5% | $61,874 | $47,230 – $80,650 | 30 |
| North Carolina | $75,070 | −2.3% | $59,155 | $45,460 – $127,450 | 720 |
| Kansas | $74,920 | −5.6% | $58,155 | $30,360 – $147,860 | 150 |
| South Carolina | $73,670 | −4.5% | $57,394 | $49,650 – $106,760 | 280 |
| Tennessee | $72,940 | +9.2% | $60,143 | $49,760 – $102,420 | 450 |
| Florida | $70,880 | +43.9% | $58,694 | $50,990 – $122,430 | 320 |
| West Virginia | $69,560 | +7.5% | $55,348 | $49,290 – $96,380 | 90 |
| South Dakota | $69,220 | +5.9% | $57,526 | $54,190 – $100,350 | 30 |
| Oklahoma | $66,910 | +2.0% | $53,436 | $34,640 – $94,010 | 180 |
| Alabama | $66,550 | +9.1% | $52,585 | $49,990 – $98,360 | 340 |
| Kentucky | $64,600 | −11.9% | $51,943 | $39,880 – $109,180 | 280 |
| Mississippi | $63,450 | −1.9% | $51,356 | $48,410 – $91,710 | 210 |
| Nebraska | $57,150 | −27.5% | $46,379 | $37,300 – $99,580 | 190 |
| Arkansas | $47,860 | +0.6% | $38,982 | $22,880 – $82,470 | 290 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,260 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
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| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,760 | Doctoral or professional degree | 0.0% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,620 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,580 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.1% |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,290 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.2% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,620 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.3% |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,020 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,340 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,340 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teachers, postsecondary make?
The national median salary for history teachers, postsecondary is $83,820 a year ($40.30 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,410 and the top 10% earn over $162,160. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays history teachers, postsecondary the most?
California has the highest median pay at $127,170.
How many history teachers, postsecondary are there in the U.S.?
About 18,790 people work as history teachers, postsecondary nationwide.