History Teachers, Postsecondary pay in New Jersey

In New Jersey, the median pay for history teachers, postsecondary is $99,900 a year. About 780 people work in this job there.

$99,900Median yearly pay
$55,660–$139,800Middle half of workers, yearly
780People in this job in New Jersey

That is 19% higher than the U.S. median ($83,820). New Jersey ranks 7th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for history teachers, postsecondary in New Jersey

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$32,220
25% of workers$55,660
Half of workers (median)$99,900
75% of workers$139,800
90% of workers$207,540

New Jersey 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)

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English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$78,760
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Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$79,060
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Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$78,350
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$85,250
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$96,630
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$77,600

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.