California

History Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$134,280
+39.3% vs national
Hourly Wage
N/A
 
10th Percentile
$62,690
Entry level
90th Percentile
$217,700
Senior level
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Salary Range

History Teachers, Postsecondarys in California earn between $62,690 and $217,700, with a mean of $134,280. The national average for this role is $96,391.

$134,280 mean
10th Percentile$62,69090th Percentile$217,700

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$134,280
National Average$96,391
Arizona$127,350
Connecticut$119,890
New Hampshire$116,670
Massachusetts$114,880
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.