History Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Texas

In Texas, the median pay for history teachers, postsecondary is $81,530 a year. About 2,030 people work in this job there.

$81,530Median yearly pay

$61,740–$104,210Middle half of workers, yearly

2,030People in this job in Texas

That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($83,820). Texas ranks 22nd of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for history teachers, postsecondary in Texas

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$43,300
25% of workers	$61,740
Half of workers (median)	$81,530
75% of workers	$104,210
90% of workers	$159,390

History Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Texas metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission	$120,300	50
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands	$102,840	430
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos	$100,350	210
College Station-Bryan	$98,560	80
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington	$83,820	430
El Paso	$77,680	90
San Antonio-New Braunfels	$73,980	170
Lubbock	$62,080	50

Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas

Job	Median yearly pay
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,900
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$86,950
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,700
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,090
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,220
Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$138,160
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$72,250
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$108,150

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.