History Teachers Salary in California
History Teachers in California earn a median of $127,170 a year, +52% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $127,170
- vs. U.S. median
- +52% ($83,820)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,450
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,690; the top 10% earn over $217,700. Nationally the range is $48,410 to $162,160.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$124,890 median in California
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$127,680 median in California
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$128,370 median in California
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$105,220 median in California
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$105,820 median in California
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$130,490 median in California
History Teachers pay in California
How much do history teachers make in California?
The median is $127,170 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,690 and the top 10% earn over $217,700. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for history teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 45 (+52% vs. the national median of $83,820). Living costs are not included.