History Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $77,500 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,600
90th percentile $94,780
Employed locally 30
National median $81,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,600
    25th
    $60,150
    50th (median)
    $77,500
    75th
    $80,490
    90th
    $94,780

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    History Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 115% Median History Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 15% 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
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $85,390
    Harrisonburg, VA $84,210
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $83,640

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,270
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,560
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,080
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,030
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $35,310
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median History Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Roanoke, VA is 4.9% below 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level History Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $44,600 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,150.