History Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $85,390 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $56,460
90th percentile $131,080
Employed locally 50
National median $81,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,460
    25th
    $82,440
    50th (median)
    $85,390
    75th
    $100,750
    90th
    $131,080

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    History Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 132% Median History Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 32% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $119,920
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $97,240
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $91,280
    Harrisonburg, VA $84,210
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $83,640
    Richmond, VA $83,220

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,940
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $56,770
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,680
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,600
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary $101,510
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median History Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Blacksburg, VA is 4.8% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level History Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $56,460 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,440.