History Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $102,520 +25.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $63,270
90th percentile $167,430
Employed locally 90
National median $81,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,270
    25th
    $83,980
    50th (median)
    $102,520
    75th
    $132,420
    90th
    $167,430

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    History Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 119% Median History Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 19% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for History Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $162,950
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,070
    Ann Arbor, MI $131,090
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,460
    New Haven, CT $128,760
    Fresno, CA $127,360

    Nearby metros — History Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Madison, WI $108,310
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $105,230
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $103,970
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $101,520
    Massachusetts $100,780
    Springfield, MA $100,660

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,440
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,130
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,240
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $81,040
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,240
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $44,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do History Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for History Teachers, Postsecondary in Amherst Town, MA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for History Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median History Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Amherst Town, MA is 25.8% above the national median of $81,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for History Teachers, Postsecondary in Amherst Town?

    Entry-level History Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $63,270 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,980.