History Teachers Salary in District of Columbia
History Teachers in District of Columbia earn a median of $85,550 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $85,550
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($83,820)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,950; the top 10% earn over $132,350. Nationally the range is $48,410 to $162,160.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$102,310 median in District of Columbia
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$103,160 median in District of Columbia
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$106,470 median in District of Columbia
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$101,700 median in District of Columbia
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$79,310 median in District of Columbia
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$82,300 median in District of Columbia
History Teachers pay in District of Columbia
How much do history teachers make in District of Columbia?
The median is $85,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,950 and the top 10% earn over $132,350. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for history teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 45 (+2% vs. the national median of $83,820). Living costs are not included.