History Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $78,110 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,780
90th percentile $133,090
Employed locally 50
National median $81,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,780
    25th
    $50,540
    50th (median)
    $78,110
    75th
    $103,480
    90th
    $133,090

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    History Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 82% Median History Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 18% below 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
    Connecticut $100,220
    Portland-South Portland, ME $93,460
    Duluth, MN-WI $82,200
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $80,130
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $78,780
    Utah $78,110

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,190
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,760
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,580
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $177,220
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $39,200
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do History Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Salt Lake City?

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

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for History Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median History Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 4.2% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level History Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $48,780 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,540.