History Teachers Salary in Washington
History Teachers in Washington earn a median of $83,250 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,250
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($83,820)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,340; the top 10% earn over $127,530. Nationally the range is $48,410 to $162,160.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$101,140 median in Washington
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$83,140 median in Washington
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$86,160 median in Washington
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$81,410 median in Washington
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$81,240 median in Washington
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$79,840 median in Washington
History Teachers pay in Washington
How much do history teachers make in Washington?
The median is $83,250 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,340 and the top 10% earn over $127,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for history teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 45 (−1% vs. the national median of $83,820). Living costs are not included.