History Teacher salary
From 240 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 25-1125: History Teachers, Postsecondary
- Also filed as: Assistant Professor of History
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 77% of History Teacher filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Median up 14% since FY2020. From $70,452 in FY2020 to $80,429 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
History Teacher H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 240 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for History Teacher jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 25-1125, History Teachers, Postsecondary). The median base salary is $84,714, 31% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $68,170 and $103,590. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 77% of filings.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 77% of filings
Mid-level · 17% of filings
Senior · 6% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $79,285 | 151 |
| Level II · Qualified | $92,779 | 34 |
| Level III · Experienced | $120,750 | 12 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
History Teacher pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $98,823 | 17 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a History Teacher does
Teach courses in human history and historiography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical tasks
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as ancient history, postwar civilizations, and the history of third-world countries.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
O*NET occupation: History Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1125.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (History Teachers, Postsecondary), the median annual wage was $83,820 in May 2025, with 18,790 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $84,714, 1% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,012 | $48,410 |
| 25th percentile | $68,170 | $63,920 |
| Median | $84,714 | $83,820 |
| 75th percentile | $103,590 | $112,090 |
| 90th percentile | $120,000 | $162,160 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $60,012 |
| 25th | $68,170 |
| 50th (median) | $84,714 |
| 75th | $103,590 |
| 90th | $120,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $70,452 | $60,000 | $82,911 | 78 |
| FY2021 | $68,000 | $56,235 | $84,717 | 95 |
| FY2022 | $70,000 | $61,208 | $85,219 | 114 |
| FY2023 | $73,150 | $65,000 | $90,000 | 109 |
| FY2024 | $74,992 | $61,353 | $90,046 | 108 |
| FY2025 | $85,192 | $68,585 | $103,100 | 155 |
| FY2026 | $80,429 | $68,170 | $104,000 | 85 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B History Teacher make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for History Teacher jobs is $84,714 (240 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $68,170 and $103,590.
What does an entry-level History Teacher earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $79,285. Level I accounts for 77% of History Teacher filings.
Do H-1B History Teachers earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($84,714) is 1% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($83,820, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.