History Teacher, Postsecondary Salary in Texas (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for History Teachers, Postsecondary in Texas, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$81,530
per year
Hourly Rate
$39.20
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-3% vs US median
US median $83,820
State Rank
#22 of 45
2,030 employed here

How much does a History Teacher, Postsecondary make in Texas?

A History Teacher, Postsecondary working in Texas earns a median salary of $81,530 per year, or about $39.20 per hour. That is 3% below the national median of $83,820 for this occupation.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $43,300 while the top 10% make $159,390 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $61,740 and $104,210 a year.

History Teacher, Postsecondary salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$43,300$20.82
25th percentile (early career)$61,740$29.68
50th percentile (median)$81,530$39.20
75th percentile (experienced)$104,210$50.10
90th percentile (top earners)$159,390$76.63

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 22nd out of 45 states and territories for History Teacher, Postsecondary pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$127,170
2New Hampshire$106,880
3Massachusetts$104,900
4Oregon$104,330
5Connecticut$101,950

Working as a History Teacher, Postsecondary in Texas

Nationally, about 19,000 people work as History Teachers, Postsecondary in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Texas pay ($81,530) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a History Teacher, Postsecondary make in Texas?
The median History Teacher, Postsecondary salary in Texas is $81,530 per year, or about $39.20 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $43,300 at the entry level to $159,390 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays History Teachers, Postsecondary about 3% less than the national median of $83,820. Texas ranks 22nd out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for History Teachers, Postsecondary?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $81,530 a year. About 2,030 History Teachers, Postsecondary are employed in Texas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.