History Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $122,400 +50.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,610
90th percentile $209,540
Employed locally 100
National median $81,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,610
    25th
    $85,680
    50th (median)
    $122,400
    75th
    $155,740
    90th
    $209,540

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    History Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 130% Median History Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 30% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $162,950
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,070
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,460
    Fresno, CA $127,360
    California $121,020
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $119,920

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$44,330
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$98,270
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$103,640
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$57,680
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$57,660
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other$78,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median History Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Sacramento, CA is 50.2% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level History Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $46,610 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,680.