History Teachers Salary in New York
History Teachers in New York earn a median of $100,400 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $100,400
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($83,820)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,660
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,840; the top 10% earn over $183,780. Nationally the range is $48,410 to $162,160.
States ranked near New York
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- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$92,050 median in New York
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History Teachers pay in New York
How much do history teachers make in New York?
The median is $100,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,840 and the top 10% earn over $183,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for history teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 45 (+20% vs. the national median of $83,820). Living costs are not included.