History Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, the median pay for history teachers, postsecondary is $104,900 a year. About 780 people work in this job there.

$104,900Median yearly pay
$80,330–$134,410Middle half of workers, yearly
780People in this job in Massachusetts

That is 25% higher than the U.S. median ($83,820). Massachusetts ranks 3rd of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for history teachers, postsecondary in Massachusetts

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$63,940
25% of workers$80,330
Half of workers (median)$104,900
75% of workers$134,410
90% of workers$173,230

History Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Amherst Town-Northampton$106,84090
Boston-Cambridge-Newton$105,420540
Springfield$97,22040
Worcester$89,38070

Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for history teachers, postsecondary

  • Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: 0% over ten years, little or no change · about 1,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Massachusetts

JobMedian yearly pay
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$83,980
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$98,750
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$128,150
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$98,360
Law Teachers, Postsecondary$132,010
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$100,470
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$96,790
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$134,520

Other job titles for this job

Adjunct Art History ProfessorAdjunct History InstructorAfrican History ProfessorAmerican History ProfessorArt History Adjunct ProfessorArt History InstructorEconomic History TeacherHistoriography ProfessorHistoriography TeacherHistory Adjunct InstructorHistory Faculty MemberHistory Instructor

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: 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. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.