History Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $96,620 +18.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,720
90th percentile $128,230
Employed locally 50
National median $81,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,720
    25th
    $82,150
    50th (median)
    $96,620
    75th
    $113,740
    90th
    $128,230

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $104,300
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $102,120
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $93,000
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $91,000
    Rochester, NY $84,310

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $127,430
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $138,030
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,180
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary $96,220
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,140
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median History Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Ithaca, NY is 18.6% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level History Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $59,720 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,150.