History Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $105,280 +29.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,460
90th percentile $187,050
National median $81,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,460
    25th
    $68,350
    50th (median)
    $105,280
    75th
    $132,490
    90th
    $187,050

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    History Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 124% Median History Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 24% 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

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,270
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,640
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,070
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,390
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,440
    Instructional Coordinators $63,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median History Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Phoenix, AZ is 29.2% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level History Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $45,460 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,350.