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History Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Arizona

In Arizona, history teachers, postsecondarys earn $101,510 at the median. The range runs from $52K at the entry level to $187K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$102K
Median annual
N/A
Hourly rate
$52K
Entry level (10th %)
$187K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $102K get you in Arizona?

Take-home$6,438/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,402/mo
Rent burden21.8%
COL-adjusted salary$101,510/yr
After rent$5,036/mo
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About history teachers, postsecondarys

U.S. employed: 170
Category: Education
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Arizona

Bar chart showing History Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Arizona: 10th percentile $51,590, 25th percentile $68,350, median $101,510, 75th percentile $123,670, 90th percentile $187,050. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$52K25th$68KMedian$102K75th$124K90th$187K
Bar chart showing History Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Arizona: 10th percentile $51,590, 25th percentile $68,350, median $101,510, 75th percentile $123,670, 90th percentile $187,050. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level history teachers, postsecondarys (10th percentile) start around $52K. Mid-career wages sit at $102K.Top earners bring in $187K or more - a $135K spread from bottom to top.

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History Teachers, Postsecondary pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
California$121K+48%1,680
New Hampshire$107K+31%110
Rhode Island$106K+30%150
Arizona$102K+25%170
New York$101K+24%1,780
Massachusetts$101K+24%850
New Jersey$100K+23%640
Connecticut$100K+23%330
Oregon$98K+20%170
Montana$93K+14%60
Maryland$88K+7%320
Michigan$86K+6%380
Maine$86K+5%100
Illinois$85K+4%630
Virginia$83K+2%810

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Frequently asked questions

How much do history teachers, postsecondarys make in Arizona?

The median is $101,510 a year. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $51,590, and experienced history teachers, postsecondarys can clear $187,050. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $102K enough to live in Arizona?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,438/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,402/month (median of metro areas), which eats 21.8% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a history teachers, postsecondary salary go in Arizona?

Arizona has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median history teachers, postsecondary salary is worth about $101,510 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do history teachers, postsecondarys get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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